Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Archer; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 99.000 - 206.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

PTO

Zusammenfassung

Nightwing, based in Virginia, seeks a Vulnerability Researcher to advance zero-day discovery and vulnerability analysis. You will use advanced systems to identify programmatic behaviors, develop, test, and debug software, and research novel techniques for exploitation and defense.

The role requires TS/SCI with FSP Poly clearance, a BS in a technical field, 8+ years of experience, and hands-on fuzzing, code analysis, and reverse engineering experience. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on technology experience in vulnerability research.
• Experience identifying, analyzing and exploiting 0-day CVEs or CVEs attributed to self.

Aufgaben

• Use advanced systems to find zero-day vulnerabilities and analyze programmatic behaviors.
• Develop, test, and debug software to support vulnerability techniques.
• Research data and propose new vulnerability techniques and designs.

Kenntnisse

8 years exp

0-day CVEs discovered

Vulnerability research

Fuzzers (AFL LibFuzzer ClusterFuzz oss

Code analysis tools (CodeQL Joern SemG

Reverse engineering (CNE)

Ghidra Ida Pro Binary Ninja

GDB WinDbg

C/C++ Python

VSCode VS Vim

ARM/MIPS Linux

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

GDB

WinDbg

Jobbeschreibung

Archer is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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.

Security Clearance

TS/SCI with FSP Poly

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 8 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
• 0-day vulnerabilities or CVEs discovered and attributed to themselves
• History performing vulnerability research
• Experience with writing or using fuzzers – AFL, LibFuzzer, ClusterFuzz, oss-fuzz
• Experience with code analysis tools – CodeQL, Joern, Semgrep
• History of exploiting or productizing 0-day vulnerabilities
• History of exploiting or productizing n-day vulnerabilities/CVEs/publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
• History of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purpose
• Experience with reverse engineering tools – Ghidra, Ida Pro, Binary Ninja
• Experience using debuggers – GDB or WinDbg
• Experience writing, navigating, and building C/C++ code, Python
• Experience with tools like VsCode, Visual Studio, VIM/Emacs
• Familiarity with ARM or MIPS architectures and Linux variants
• Bonus points if they list participating in CTF competitions as those leverage a lot these skills

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 impactful mission 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.

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.

The salary associated with this position $99,000-$206,000 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.

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.

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.

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.