Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies; Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

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Tuition Assistance

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Descrizione del lavoro

Two Six Technologies in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to reverse engineer embedded systems, analyze binaries and firmware, and develop proof-of-concept exploits. You will join an elite team working with CNO developers and hardware engineers on real-world targets.

Preferred candidates have strong C/C++, Python, and Linux skills, with experience in IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/EE or equivalent experience.
• Experience in C/C++ and Python for reverse engineering and scripting.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research tools.
• Familiarity with firmware analysis and various architectures.

Mansioni

• Analyze binaries, firmware, and wireless protocols; reverse engineer targets.
• Develop maintainable proof-of-concept exploits following DevOps practices.
• Create and evolve custom tools to analyze binaries and firmware.
• Collaborate with developers, researchers, and hardware engineers.

Conoscenze

C/C++

Python

Linux

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

ID A Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Firmware analysis

QEMU

Fuzzing

Exploit development

Wireless protocols

RTOS

TCP/IP

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in CS or EE

Strumenti

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

QEMU

Descrizione del lavoro

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers, you’ll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.

Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for a Senior Vulnerability Researcher who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about wireless security, embedded firmware analysis, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a key technical contributor by analyzing binaries, firmware, and wireless protocols, reverse engineering complex targets, and writing maintainable proof-of-concept exploits following DevOps best practices.
• Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze and manipulate software/firmware binaries.
• Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
• Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.

What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
• Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).
• Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
• Fuzzing and exploit development.
• Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.
• Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
• File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
• Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
• Ability to work in the Arlington, Virginia office daily.

Nice if you have:

• Experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems
• Experience with defeating modern migrations such as ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries
• Knowledge of cellular standards such as 4G or 5G
• Knowledge of low bandwidth communications such as RS485, RS232, CAN
• Knowledge of Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee communication
• Previous experience in a client-facing technical role

Clearance Requirement:

• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

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