Senior Vulnerability Researcher — Lead Critical Security Research

Redhorsecorp; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance research across Windows and Linux, performing VR, RE, and VE to support national security missions. The role requires mentoring, high-impact research, and collaboration with stakeholders to align technical work with operational needs.

Responsibilities include developing PoCs, delivering technical briefings, and assessing vulnerabilities in secure technologies to enable mission success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of vulnerability research experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 7+ years of programming experience in Windows/Linux environments.
• 7+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, and JavaScript.
• 7+ years using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and WinDbg.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Malware analysis experience for mobile platforms (iOS/Android).

Responsibilities

• Apply VR techniques (fuzzing, RE, experimentation) to identify vulnerabilities and exploitability.
• Develop PoC software and prototypes to meet customer requirements.
• Manage customer expectations with proactive feedback and iterative reporting.
• Deliver concise technical presentations of research findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to align research with operational needs.
• Shape capability requirements to ensure solutions meet operational goals.
• Communicate operational requirements to support mission success.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of secure technologies to determine recoverability.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Programming (Windows/Linux)

Reverse engineering

Multi-language development (C/C++/Java

Mobile malware analysis

Technical communication

Security clearance TS/SCI

Tools

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

WinDbg

Job description

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance research across Windows and Linux, performing VR, RE, and VE to support national security missions. The role requires mentoring, high-impact research, and collaboration with stakeholders to align technical work with operational needs.

Responsibilities include developing PoCs, delivering technical briefings, and assessing vulnerabilities in secure technologies to enable mission success.