Senior Security Researcher

Webster & Webster Associates; Alaska; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates in the Maryland / Washington, DC area is seeking a Senior Security Researcher to lead advanced hardware and software security initiatives. You will identify firmware vulnerabilities, analyze zero-day vectors, and help build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure in a collaborative, technically sophisticated environment.

The role requires hands-on hardware testing at our facilities, strong mentoring abilities, and the ability to convey complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of vulnerability research, software or hardware reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development and exploit tooling.
• Expertise in ARM, MIPS, or x86 assembly.
• Experience with binary analysis tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior researchers.
• Familiarity with firmware security and hardware interfaces (I2C, UART, SPI).
• Active security clearance preferred or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor research teams through security analysis cycles.
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify hardware and firmware flaws.
• Design proofs-of-concept and exploits to validate security gaps.
• Architect and implement security solutions to detect and thwart threats in real-time.
• Engineer frameworks to automate vulnerability discovery and auditing.
• Communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders; travel for on-site milestones as needed.
• Participate in hands-on hardware testing at specialized facilities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Firmware security

Ambitious research mindset

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/EE or equivalent

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

Senior Security Researcher

2026-08-25 Webster & Webster Associates all cities,AK

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Security Researcher. In this role, you will lead advanced security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity. You will collaborate with other elite engineers to identify firmware-based vulnerabilities, analyze zero-day vectors, and help build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge threat intelligence and protection mechanisms for global systems while working in a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor research teams through complex security analysis cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify novel flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
• Design sophisticated proofs-of-concept and exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
• Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
• Engineer custom software frameworks to automate vulnerability discovery and code auditing within low-level codebases
• Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
• Provide expert security reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
• Communicate highly technical research findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
• Participate in hands-on hardware testing and research execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in vulnerability research, software, or hardware reverse engineering
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development and exploit tooling
• Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
• Experience with advanced binary analysis tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
• Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior researchers
• Familiarity with firmware security, cryptography, and hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
• Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one

Title: Senior Security Researcher
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Maryland / Washington, DC / Northern Virginia, USA
Location Type: Onsite
Relocation: Yes
Compensation:$150,000-$250,000 depending upon experience
Job ID:JO-2603-137304