Vulnerability Researcher

The Solutions Group Llc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solutions Group Llc is seeking a Senior CNO Vulnerability Researcher to make an impact in security research. You will focus on discovering software vulnerabilities and reverse engineering systems, mentoring fellow team members and leading projects.

This role mandates a Top Secret Clearance and offers a chance to work on meaningful projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in vulnerability research and reverse engineering, with proficiency in languages such as Python, C, and C++.

Your contributions will be vital in shaping security strategies and practices within operational environments.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, active.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Position-specific relevant experience: 7 years required.
• Experience in vulnerability research is mandatory.
• Current active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Research software vulnerabilities across mission-relevant targets.
• Reverse engineer software for security mechanism bypasses.
• Lead projects and guide technical direction.
• Assist with design and development of user land and kernel software.
• Stay current on security trends and vulnerabilities.
• Communicate status to leadership.
• Mentor and supervise project staff and teams.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Python

C

C++

Assembly

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Windows internals

Linux internals

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

GDB

WinDBG

SysInternals

Binary Ninja

Radare

Job description

Senior CNO Vulnerability Researcher

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we work on the kinds of security problems where deep technical skill directly supports mission success. In this role, you will join the team as a senior CNO Vulnerability Researcher, focused on finding software vulnerabilities, reverse engineering complex systems, and helping drive security research that matters in real operational environments. This is a strong fit for an engineer who likes hard targets, low-level problem solving, and technical work that pushes past the obvious.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role gives you the chance to work at the sharp end of vulnerability research while also helping lead projects and mentor others. You will research vulnerabilities, reverse engineer software to bypass security mechanisms, support user land and kernel development efforts, and stay current on the tools and techniques shaping modern security research. The work is technical, mission‑driven, and broad enough to keep the job interesting, especially for someone who enjoys both hands‑on research and helping guide a team.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your expertise matters. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong technical contributions get noticed. Add in long‑term stability, strong benefits, and a people‑first culture, and this becomes more than another vulnerability research role. It is a chance to do serious technical work with real mission impact.

Here’s What Your Day‑to‑Day Could Include

• Research and discover software vulnerabilities across mission‑relevant targets
• Reverse engineer software to identify security mechanism bypasses and other weaknesses
• Lead projects when needed and help guide technical direction across the team
• Assist with the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems
• Stay current on tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption
• Communicate status clearly to leadership and stakeholders
• Supervise and mentor subordinate project staff and collaborative technical teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of experience
• Or High School diploma and 16 or more years of experience
• Or Associate’s degree and 14 or more years of experience
• Or Master’s degree and 10 or more years of experience
• Or PhD and 8 or more years of experience
• 7 years of position‑specific relevant experience
• Experience in vulnerability research
• Current active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Required Skills

• Experience in vulnerability research
• Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, and WinDBG
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Assembly for x86 or x64
• CNO capability development experience
• Proficiency with low‑level internals in one or more technology areas such as Windows, Linux, or Mobile
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging experience
• Ability to communicate clearly with leadership and technical teams
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff when needed

Desired Skills

• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 9 years of position‑specific relevant experience
• Experience leading technical security research efforts
• Strong background in low‑level software analysis across multiple operating environments

Equal Opportunity Matters
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce‑itsg.com with your specific request.