Senior Vulnerability Researcher – TS/SCI Clearance

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities and analyze program behaviors. You will develop, test, and debug security-focused software while researching new vulnerability techniques.

The role requires a BS in a technical field with 10 years of experience, strong C/C++/Python, and expertise in reverse engineering and debugging tools. TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE or related field with 10 years of practical tech experience.
• Solid understanding of software development and knowledge in C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, GDB, Binary Ninja, angr, BAP, windbg).
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64).
• Must have a current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance; US citizenship required.
• Understanding of OS internals is a plus.
• Experience with exploit development or practical security labs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced systems to find zero-day vulnerabilities and analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors.
• Develop, test, and debug software applications in security-focused contexts.
• Research data and propose new vulnerability techniques and design ideas.
• Apply terminology like debugging and fuzzing to practical work; assess network protocols and socket code for vulnerabilities.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Software development

Reverse engineering

Debugging tools

Windows

Linux

Assembly (x86/x64)

TS/SCI with poly clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

GDB

Binary Ninja

angr

BAP

Windbg

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities and analyze program behaviors. You will develop, test, and debug security-focused software while researching new vulnerability techniques.

The role requires a BS in a technical field with 10 years of experience, strong C/C++/Python, and expertise in reverse engineering and debugging tools. TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and US citizenship are required.