Vulnerability Research & Exploit Engineer - TS/SCI

CACI International Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CA C I International Inc. seeks a Vulnerability Research and Exploit Developer to support DoD and IA/IC requirements. You will analyze and exploit mobile and network devices, identify security weaknesses, and work with JCOG to ensure non-disruptive missions. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities include research, tool development, AI-assisted workflows, and documentation. Expect rigorous analysis, independent work, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Proven ability to identify and exploit security weaknesses in mobile and network devices.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and assembly (ARM/x86).
• Experience with exploit development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, Frida, GDB/LLDB, QEMU).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development for mobile and network devices.
• Identify security weaknesses and provide actionable solutions.
• Apply AI models and AI-assisted workflows to speed up discovery and exploitation.
• Collaborate with interagency partners and JCOG personnel to support missions.
• Develop and maintain tools and scripts for automated vulnerability detection.
• Ensure seamless integration of solutions without disrupting operations.
• Provide technical guidance and document research findings.
• Stay current with cybersecurity and exploit development trends.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Assembly

ARM/x86

Reverse engineering

Exploit development

Ghidra

IDA Pro

GDB/LLDB

Education

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

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Frida

GDB/LLDB

QEMU

Job description

CA C I International Inc. seeks a Vulnerability Research and Exploit Developer to support DoD and IA/IC requirements. You will analyze and exploit mobile and network devices, identify security weaknesses, and work with JCOG to ensure non-disruptive missions. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities include research, tool development, AI-assisted workflows, and documentation. Expect rigorous analysis, independent work, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.