Software Patch Verification Engineer

Twosixtechnologies; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a Software Patch Verification Engineer to assess patches, perform binary diffing, and validate vulnerability fixes. The role emphasizes rigorous regression testing and documenting findings to support system accreditation.

You will work with Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinDiff, and dynamic analysis tools, under a framework requiring security clearance and strong Linux-based programming skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering and root-cause vulnerability analysis.
• Proficiency with disassembly tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja) and debuggers (GDB, WinDbg) and regression checks.
• Experience benchmarking patched behavior and providing verification evidence for accreditation.
• Strong programming in C, C++, and Python on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software/firmware patches for binary diffing and vulnerability analysis.
• Execute formal retest/regression checks to verify bug closure.
• Support reproducibility of original vulnerability findings with verification evidence.
• Work with minimal supervision to confirm patch integrity and address vulnerabilities.
• Document analytical findings and help integrate AI-assisted verification tools.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Binary patch diffing

Ghidra/IDA Pro

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

BinDiff

Diaphora

GDB

WinDbg

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Software Patch Verification Engineer to join our team in Linthicum, Maryland. The team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about binary patch diffing, root-cause vulnerability analysis, and software security validation. The team is growing and looking for someone with a vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering background that has an understanding on how to analyze software patches, verify security fixes, execute formal regression checks, and confirm vulnerability mitigation across target systems. If you are actively using Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinDiff, and dynamic analysis tools, the team wants to talk to you!

What you will do

• Evaluate software and firmware patches to perform binary patch diffing and root-cause vulnerability analysis across a high volume of patch vulnerabilities that may introduce new security risks.
• Execute formal retest procedures and regression checks against implemented fixes to benchmark expected versus observed patched behaviors and verify bug closure.
• Support the reproducibility of original vulnerability findings while providing critical verification evidence for system accreditation and reporting.
• Work under minimal supervision with latitude for independent judgment to confirm patch integrity and ensure security fixes completely address target vulnerabilities.
• Document detailed analytical findings and assist with integrating AI‑assisted software verification tools into security analysis workflows.

What you will need (basic qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Demonstrated experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering, binary patch diffing (e.g., BinDiff, Diaphora), and root‑cause vulnerability analysis.
• Hands‑on proficiency with disassembly tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja), software debuggers (GDB, WinDbg), and executing formal retest/regression checks against software fixes.
• Proven track record benchmarking expected vs. observed patched behavior, evaluating patch vulnerability regressions, and compiling verification evidence for accreditation reporting.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C, C++, and Python within Linux environments.

Nice to have (preferred)

• Experience applying AI/ML models or LLM frameworks to software code analysis, defect detection, or automated patch verification.
• Familiarity with dynamic instrumentation frameworks (Frida, DynamoRIO) or automated fuzzing engines.
• Knowledge of operating system security mitigations (ASLR, DEP, CFI, Stack Canaries) and common vulnerability patterns (CWEs).

Clearance Requirements

• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph required.

Salary Range

• $132,123 — $198,184 USD

Benefits

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.