Senior Vulnerability Researcher — Embedded Security Lead

Doist; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

Professional development

Educational assistance

Flexible PTO with rollover

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, MD hires a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects unit, focusing on reverse engineering and vulnerability research across embedded systems, software, and operational processes. You will work with security researchers to identify vulnerabilities and assess their impact on national security.

On-site support at the Linthicum customer site is required; active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in security, or an associate with 7+ years.
• Experience in reverse‑engineering, vulnerability analysis, or pentesting.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA.
• Experience on-site at Linthicum, MD regularly.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems
• Develop PoC code for identified vulnerabilities
• Reverse-engineer embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities
• Review source code for risks and vulnerabilities
• Analyze the effects of vulnerabilities on mission outcomes and operational effectiveness
• Propose operationally effective countermeasures
• Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts, reviewing technical approaches and guiding research methodology

Skills

C/C++

Python

ISA knowledge

Linux CLI

GDB/WinDbg

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Emulators/Fuzzers

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Associate’s degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Emulators

Fuzzers

GDB

WinDbg

Job description

Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, MD hires a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects unit, focusing on reverse engineering and vulnerability research across embedded systems, software, and operational processes. You will work with security researchers to identify vulnerabilities and assess their impact on national security.

On-site support at the Linthicum customer site is required; active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is preferred.