Senior Zero-Day Vulnerability Research Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness program

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Career development

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze program behavior, and contribute to development, testing, and debugging of security-focused software. You will research data, refine vulnerability techniques, and apply debugging know-how in a hands-on onsite role.

The role requires active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance, US citizenship, and a strong foundation in C/C++/Python, plus experience with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance is required.
• Candidates must be US citizens due to clearance requirements.
• Typically a BS in CS/CE/EE with 6+ years in tech environments.
• Solid knowledge of C, C++, or Python and software development basics.
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with Windows or Linux and assembly (x86/x64).

Responsibilities

• Use advanced systems to locate zero-day vulnerabilities and analyze behavioral patterns.
• Design, develop, test, and debug software applications related to security research.
• Research data and propose new vulnerability techniques and approaches.
• Apply debugging and fuzzing concepts to practical tasks in a hands-on role.

Skills

Security clearance (TS/SCI with CI-Pol

US citizen

C, C++, Python

Reverse engineering

Debugging tools (GDB, Windbg)

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE with 6 years experience

Tools

Angr

BAP

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

GDB

Windbg

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze program behavior, and contribute to development, testing, and debugging of security-focused software. You will research data, refine vulnerability techniques, and apply debugging know-how in a hands-on onsite role.

The role requires active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance, US citizenship, and a strong foundation in C/C++/Python, plus experience with