Vulnerability Researcher/ CNO Developer II (Onsite)

Nightwing Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Vulnerability Researcher/CNO Developer II, where you'll dive deep into systems analysis and security. This role requires a blend of coding and reverse engineering to understand vulnerabilities and develop cutting-edge security techniques. Work closely with a talented team, tackling complex software challenges and contributing to innovative projects. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy dissecting systems, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment, all while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Employee referral award eligibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in C or C++ programming.
• Understanding of OS Internals and network protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze systems and develop security techniques.
• Collaborate in small teams to reverse engineer software.

Skills

C or C++

Assembly language (x86, x64, ARM, etc.)

Understanding of OS Internals

Network protocols (TCP/IP, RF communications)

Exploit mitigations (DEP, ASLR)

Reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra)

Debugging tools (gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg)

Embedded systems development

Education

BS/MS in technical discipline

Equivalent work experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

HexRays

Binary Ninja

gdb

WinDbg

OllyDbg

Job description

Vulnerability Researcher/ CNO Developer II (Onsite)

Apply remote type Onsite Nightwing locations San Antonio, TX time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR100412

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization.

Vulnerability Researchers at NightWing CODEX analyze systems to understand how they work and how they behave when they break. Candidates must be able to play both sides of the fence, both developing and defeating new and advanced security techniques. Projects are undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers. All our engineers write code, but many of our engineers spend as much time taking systems apart as building new ones. A typical day can involve studying disassembly or writing Python to audit a piece of C++ code.

Required Skills

1. Experience with C or C++
2. 2+ years of experience
3. 3 or more of the following desired skills

Desired Skills

1. Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
2. Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
3. Experience developing embedded systems
4. Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
5. Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
6. Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
7. Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
8. Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems

Security Clearance

Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Qualified applicants must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Education Required

BS/MS in technical discipline or Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.