Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Dayton, OH seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance reverse engineering of embedded systems and uncover security weaknesses in wireless and firmware targets. You will join an elite team working with CNO developers and hardware engineers to deliver impactful research and innovative proofs of concept.

Responsibilities include extensive static/dynamic analysis, documenting findings, and collaborating across disciplines to provide mission-critical security solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of Unix-like operating systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP or HTTP.
• Proficiency with GDB or WinDBG.
• Proficiency with Ghidra, IDA or Binary Ninja.
• Proficiency in C or C++.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in x86 or ARM assembly.
• Active US Security clearance Top Secret/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering on embedded systems.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop proof-of-concept capabilities to demonstrate findings.
• Document research findings to support team understanding.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver secure solutions.

Skills

Unix-like systems

TCP/IP/UDP/HTTP

C/C++

Python

GDB/WinDBG

Ghidra/IDA/Binary Ninja

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

GDB

WinDBG

Ghidra

IDA

Binary Ninja

Job description

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 our embedded security research team at Two Six Technologies in Dayton, Ohio, 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 will do

• Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering on a variety of embedded systems
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to find security vulnerabilities in embedded systems
• Develop proof-of-concept capabilities to show research progress
• Document research findings to further the team’s understanding of embedded systems
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver solutions to our customers

What you will need (basic qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Knowledge of *nix operating systems
• Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG
• Proficiency in at least one modern decompiler such as Ghidra, IDA, or Binary Ninja
• Proficiency in at least one native programming language such as C or C++
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python
• Proficiency in at least one assembly language such as x86 or ARM
• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Nice to have (preferred)

• 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
• Participation in CTFs or evidence of independent security research projects.

Security Clearance

• Active US Security clearance of the 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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