Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer

Parsons; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer to join our Federal Solutions team in support of military cyber operations. You will conduct vulnerability research and tool development, working in a hybrid or in-person setting in Centreville, Chantilly, or Herndon, VA.

You will collaborate on building advanced cyber capability research for national defense objectives. The role requires extensive experience in Python/C/C++ (x86), Windows and Linux environments, and strong networking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 10+ years of experience; Master’s may offset 4 years
• 10+ years of programming experience in Python, C, C++ and x86
• 5+ years in vulnerability research and/or cyber tool development
• Experience in Windows and Linux environments; strong networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git version control

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability research / reverse engineering against hardware and software targets
• Allocate tasking to support larger-scale cyber tool development
• Perform testing and integration of cyber tools

Skills

Python

C

C++

x86

Networking fundamentals

Windows

Linux

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field

Master's degree in related field (considered in lieu of 4 years experience)

Tools

Git

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You’ll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for research and development of cyber capabilities. Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who are dedicated to providing superior service in support of national defense objectives.

This position can support hybrid, or in-person. Candidates will be expected to work in a classified environment at one of Parsons’ offices in Centreville, Chantilly, or Herndon, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform vulnerability research / reverse engineering (VR/RE) against a variety of hardware and software targets
• Allocate tasking to support larger-scale cyber tool development
• Perform testing and integration of cyber tools

What Qualifications You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical field and 10+ years of professional related experience; Master's degree in related field will be considered in lieu of 4 years on experience
• 10+ years utilizing programming languages such as Python, C, C++, x86
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability research and/or cyber tool development
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Experience developing in Windows and Linux environments
• Experience with CI / CD Pipelines and version control (Git)

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in vulnerability research and/or cyber tool development
• Cross-Platform Windows-Linux development
• Experience with Windows Internals and/or Linux kernel-level programming
• Knowledge of concurrent application development concepts (multi-threaded and/or distributed)
• Familiarity with antivirus evasion techniques
• Assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc)
• Additional Operating Systems (Android, iOS, OSX)
• Certified/trained in one or more of the following: Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&E, OSCP, OSED, OSWE
• Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, NSA, DoD cyber operations, or related mission environments

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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