Vulnerability Researcher

REDLattice; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

REDLattice is seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Researcher to join our team and support technical cybersecurity research across hardware, software, and operating systems. The role focuses on digging into complex systems to understand their functions, code structure, and design, directly supporting the discovery and development of initial access capabilities.

Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and documenting findings throughout the development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of programming experience with Assembly, C, C++, Perl, or Python.
• Minimum of 2 years of hardware and/or software reverse-engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research across hardware components, software applications, and operating systems.
• Analyze software and systems to determine functionality, code structure, architecture, and overall system design.
• Perform hardware and/or software reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces.
• Apply low-level programming and reverse-engineering techniques to understand complex system behavior.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to translate technical findings into actionable capabilities.
• Document research, findings, and technical analysis throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Programming (Assembly/C/C++)

Reverse engineering

TS/SCI with Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Vulnerability Researcher

Location: Maryland, US

At REDLattice, we are a global leader in delivering cutting-edge technical cybersecurity products and services. We are driven by mission-critical and innovative work that directly contributes to protecting our nation’s and strategic partners’ most vital infrastructure. Our teams lead advanced vulnerability analysis and develop tailored cyber solutions to meet the demands of rapidly evolving mission space. With offices in Northern Virginia, Melbourne, Florida, Tel Aviv, Israel, and other strategic locations, REDLattice is growing rapidly to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

REDLattice is seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Researcher to join our team and support highly technical research and engineering efforts across hardware, software, and operating systems.

In this role, you’ll dig beneath the surface of complex systems to understand how they function, how their code is structured, and how they’re designed. Your research and analysis will directly support the discovery and development of initial access capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability research across hardware components, software applications, and operating systems.
• Analyze software and systems to determine functionality, code structure, architecture, and overall system design.
• Perform hardware and/or software reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces.
• Apply low-level programming and reverse-engineering techniques to understand complex system behavior.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to translate technical findings into actionable capabilities.
• Document research, findings, and technical analysis throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in computer science, information systems, network engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of programming experience with one or more languages including Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python.
• Minimum of 2 years of hardware and/or software reverse-engineering experience.
• Strong technical curiosity and the ability to analyze unfamiliar systems at a low level.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly within 5 years.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and innovative work culture

Why Join REDLattice?

• Work on mission-driven technology at the cutting edge of cybersecurity and national defense
• Join a passionate, elite team of innovators and problem-solvers
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

REDLattice is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Join us at REDLattice and help shape the future of cyber innovation and national security.