Senior Vulnerability Researcher - National Security Impact

Redhorse Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance national-security-focused cyber research. You will apply advanced VR/RE/VE skills, mentor junior staff, and influence the technical direction of mission-critical objectives.

Expect to work across diverse teams on defensive and offensive cyber requirements. The role demands 7+ years in VR, proficiency in C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and hands-on use of IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and Windbg, with a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply VR techniques including fuzzing, reverse engineering, and experimentation to identify vulnerabilities and determine exploitability.
• Develop proof-of-concept software and prototypes to meet customer requirements.
• Manage customer expectations with proactive feedback and iterative reporting.
• Prepare and deliver concise technical presentations summarizing research findings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align research with operational needs.
• Shape Capability requirements to ensure technical solutions meet broader goals.
• Synthesize creative technical solutions from complex information.
• Identify and communicate operational requirements to ensure mission success.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of secure technologies to determine recoverability.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Programming: C/C++/Java/JavaScript

RE tools: IDA Pro/OllyDbg/WinDbg

Communication skills

Tools

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

WinDbg

Job description

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance national-security-focused cyber research. You will apply advanced VR/RE/VE skills, mentor junior staff, and influence the technical direction of mission-critical objectives.

Expect to work across diverse teams on defensive and offensive cyber requirements. The role demands 7+ years in VR, proficiency in C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and hands-on use of IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and Windbg, with a TS/SCI clearance.