Senior Windows Vulnerability Researcher (TS/SCI)

stanleyreid

Maryland

On-site

USD 234,000 - 286,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

competitive compensation
fully-paid medical
10% 401k match
generous PTO
flexible work arrangements

Job summary

FS Poly in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Windows Vulnerability Researcher to join its security team. You will identify, analyze, and report Windows vulnerabilities, develop test cases, and collaborate with engineers to strengthen defenses across software and systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years in the field, experience with C, Python, Assembly, WindDBG, and knowledge of Windows Kernel; TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 6+ years of professional experience.
  • Experience with C, Python, and Assembly.
  • Knowledge of the Windows Kernel.
  • Experience with WindDBG.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability research techniques.
  • Experience with C# or Java.
  • Experience with reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Windows vulnerability research and analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to strengthen defenses.
  • Develop test cases to validate vulnerabilities and mitigations.

Skills

C
Python
Assembly
Windows Kernel
WindDBG
Vulnerability research techniques
C#
Java
Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WindDBG

Job description

FS Poly in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Windows Vulnerability Researcher to join its security team. You will identify, analyze, and report Windows vulnerabilities, develop test cases, and collaborate with engineers to strengthen defenses across software and systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years in the field, experience with C, Python, Assembly, WindDBG, and knowledge of Windows Kernel; TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph is required.

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