Software Vulnerability Analyst

Two-Six-Technologies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a Software Vulnerability Analyst to join our Trusted Electronics and Effects team. You will evaluate software and firmware patches, perform binary patch diffing, and root-cause vulnerability analysis to verify mitigation across target systems.

Proficiency with Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinDiff, Diaphora, and dynamic analysis tools, plus programming in C/C++/Python on Linux, is required. On-site work in Linthicum is required daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering, binary patch diffing (BinDiff, Diaphora), and software vulnerability analysis.
• Hands-on proficiency with disassembly tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja) and software debuggers (GDB, WinDbg).
• Proven track record performing root-cause analysis on software vulnerabilities and validating patch mitigation effectiveness.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C, C++, and Python within Linux environments.
• Ability to provide on-site support in Linthicum, Maryland daily.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software and firmware patches to perform binary patch diffing and root-cause vulnerability analysis in support of national security research missions.
• 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, validate security fixes, and assist with integrating AI-assisted software verification tools into security analysis workflows.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Binary patch diffing

Vulnerability analysis

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

BinDiff

Diaphora

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

GDB

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.

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Software Vulnerability Analyst to join our Trusted Electronics and Effects team in Linthicum, Maryland. The team is composed of intelligent 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 who has an understanding of how to analyze software patches, verify security fixes, 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 in support of national security research missions.
• 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, validate security fixes, 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 software vulnerability analysis.
• Hands‑on proficiency with disassembly tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja) and software debuggers (GDB, WinDbg).
• Proven track record performing root‑cause analysis on software vulnerabilities and validating patch mitigation effectiveness.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C, C++, and Python within Linux environments.
• Ability to provide on‑site support in Linthicum, Maryland daily

Nice to have (preferred)

• Experience applying AI/ML models or LLM frameworks to software code analysis, vulnerability discovery, or patch verification.
• Familiarity with dynamic instrumentation frameworks (Frida, DynamoRIO) or automated fuzzing engines.