Vulnerability Research Leader, Embedded & Systems

Trusted Concepts, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $25,000

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid professional development

Educational assistance

Flexible PTO with rollover

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to lead vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operations. You will mentor teams and work with engineers, researchers, and clients on vulnerability identification, assessments, and countermeasures.

This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site. A TS/SCI clearance is required for the position, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field with 7+ years experience, or Master's 9y, or Bachelor's 11y, or Associate's 13y.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (x86/ARM/MIPS).
• Proficiency in Linux command-line environments.
• Experience using a decompiler such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Experience using vulnerability research tools such as emulators or fuzzers.
• Experience using a software debugger such as GDB or WinDbg.
• Ability to work on-site at Linthicum, Maryland customer site regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks across hardware, software, personnel, logistics, procedures, and physical security, linking them to operational and mission impacts.
• Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems
• Develop proof of concept (PoC) code for identified vulnerabilities
• Reverse-engineer targeted embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities
• Review source code looking for risks and vulnerabilities
• Analyze the effects of vulnerabilities on mission outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Compare system attack techniques and propose operationally effective countermeasures
• Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks
• Provide technical leadership on research efforts, prioritizing investigations, reviewing methodologies, and overseeing proof-of-concepts.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and researchers, reviewing technical approaches and fostering skill development.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

GDB/WinDbg

On-site work

Education

Doctorate in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Bachelor's in related field

Associate's in related field

Tools

Emulators

Fuzzers

Job description

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to lead vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operations. You will mentor teams and work with engineers, researchers, and clients on vulnerability identification, assessments, and countermeasures.

This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site. A TS/SCI clearance is required for the position, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.