Software Vulnerability Analyst: Patch & Security Validation

Two Six Technologies; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, Maryland seeks a Software Vulnerability Analyst to join the Trusted Electronics and Effects team. You will analyze patches, perform binary patch diffing, and validate vulnerability fixes for national security missions.

Expertise with Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinDiff, BinDiff, and Python/C/C++ in Linux is required. On-site in Linthicum daily; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

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 (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

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

C

C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Software vulnerability analysis

Binary patch diffing

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

GDB

WinDbg

Job description

Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, Maryland seeks a Software Vulnerability Analyst to join the Trusted Electronics and Effects team. You will analyze patches, perform binary patch diffing, and validate vulnerability fixes for national security missions.

Expertise with Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinDiff, BinDiff, and Python/C/C++ in Linux is required. On-site in Linthicum daily; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.