Senior Vulnerability Research Lead – Embedded & Wireless

Two Six Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Vulnerability Researcher in Herndon, VA to push the boundaries of reverse engineering embedded and wireless systems for national security programs. You’ll work with CNO developers and hardware engineers to uncover vulnerabilities and develop proof-of-concept exploits.

You will mentor staff, review code, and interface with government customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in C/C++ and Python under Linux for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering using IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, task prioritization, and technical execution for vulnerability research on embedded and wireless systems for government programs.
• Analyze binaries, firmware, and wireless protocols; reverse engineer targets; write maintainable proof-of-concept exploits.

Skills

Reverse engineering

C/C++

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

QEMU

Job description

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Vulnerability Researcher in Herndon, VA to push the boundaries of reverse engineering embedded and wireless systems for national security programs. You’ll work with CNO developers and hardware engineers to uncover vulnerabilities and develop proof-of-concept exploits.

You will mentor staff, review code, and interface with government customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements.