Vulnerability Research Lead - Zero-Day Discovery

Nightwing; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems for discovering zero-day vulnerabilities. You will analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors, with opportunities to develop, test, and debug software applications onsite in Annapolis.

The role requires a current TS/SCI with CI poly, US citizenship, and a BS in CS/CE/EE or related field with significant experience. Proficiency in C/C++/Python and knowledge of analysis tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a current TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance.
• US citizens only due to clearance requirement.
• Typically requires a BS in CS/CE/EE or related field with ~6 years tech-industry experience.
• Solid understanding of software development with proficiency in C, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities (O-day).
• Analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors; develop, test, and debug software applications.
• Research data and generate new vulnerability techniques; understand debugging and fuzzing concepts and apply them to work.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. citizenship

C, C++, Python

6+ years experience

Software development knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

angr

BAP

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

gdb

Ghidra

WinDbg

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to use advanced systems for discovering zero-day vulnerabilities. You will analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors, with opportunities to develop, test, and debug software applications onsite in Annapolis.

The role requires a current TS/SCI with CI poly, US citizenship, and a BS in CS/CE/EE or related field with significant experience. Proficiency in C/C++/Python and knowledge of analysis tools is essential.