Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems to find zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze programmatic behaviors, and contribute to developing, testing, and debugging software with a focus on vulnerability techniques.

The role is onsite and requires a current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, along with a BS in a technical field and experience in C/C++/Python, reverse engineering, and debugging tools.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance and US citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Approximately 6 years of practical tech experience.
• Strong software development foundation with C, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities and analyze programmatic behavior.
• Develop, test, and debug software applications related to vulnerability techniques.
• Research data and propose new vulnerability techniques and designs.
• Familiar with debugging, fuzzing, and reverse engineering concepts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE

6 years experience

C/C++/Python

Reverse engineering

Debugging tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, wind

Windows/Linux knowledge

Assembly (x86/x64)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Engineering (CS, CE, EE)

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

gdb

Angr

BAP

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Job Description

Vulnerability Researcher: Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities. Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors. Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications. Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques. Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.

Role Type

This position is an onsite role.

Required Skills

Must have a current TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance. Because the position requires a clearance all candidates must be US citizens. Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at 6 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, or Python Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg) Knowledge of Windows or Linux Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64).

Desired Skills

Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS) Experience with exploit development, Hack The Box, etc… Experience reading or writing assembly Understanding of network protocols, application layer, be able to read/write socket code Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR.

Relevant Certifications (Not Required)

Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g. oscp, oscE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CISSP).

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Equal Opportunity

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Thank You

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.