Vulnerability Research & Exploit Engineer — TS/SCI

CACI; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Job summary

CACI seeks a Vulnerability Research and Exploit Developer to analyze and exploit mobile and network devices for DoD/IA/IC requirements, working with JCOG partners. You will lead exploit development, research vulnerabilities, and build tools while maintaining rigorous documentation and security practices.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a BS in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus strong C/C++, Python, and assembly skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field; five years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proven track record in identifying/exploiting security weaknesses on mobile/network devices.
• Strong programming in C/C++, Python; assembly knowledge required.
• Experience with exploit development, reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth vulnerability research and exploit development for mobile and network devices.
• Identify and analyze security weaknesses in complex systems; provide actionable insights.
• Apply AI models and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate vulnerability discovery and exploit development.
• Collaborate with interagency partners and JCOG personnel to support missions.
• Develop and maintain tools/scripts for automated vulnerability detection and exploitation.
• Ensure seamless integration of solutions into existing systems without disruption.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Assembly (ARM/x86)

TS/SCI clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Frida

GDB/LLDB

QEMU

Job description

CACI seeks a Vulnerability Research and Exploit Developer to analyze and exploit mobile and network devices for DoD/IA/IC requirements, working with JCOG partners. You will lead exploit development, research vulnerabilities, and build tools while maintaining rigorous documentation and security practices.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a BS in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus strong C/C++, Python, and assembly skills.