Vulnerability Researcher-Junior

NetSage; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NetSage, located in Maryland, is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher committed to enhancing national security through sophisticated cyber solutions. The role involves uncovering software vulnerabilities and advancing technical capabilities. The ideal candidate will have foundational expertise in low-level programming and experience in software reverse engineering.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, along with necessary security clearance. Opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Minimum two years of contiguous experience in computer science or related fields in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and reveal weaknesses in software applications and operating systems.
• Analyze complex systems to determine functionality and code structure.
• Prepare written reports and present findings on reverse engineering outcomes.

Skills

Software reverse engineering

Low-level programming (C, C++, Assembly)

Debugging and troubleshooting

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Job description

At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us through our Get In Touch page. We'd be happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact.

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher to advance mission‑critical cyber capabilities by uncovering vulnerabilities, analyzing complex systems, and developing innovative solutions that address our customers’ most demanding technical challenges. In this role, you will provide engineering and vulnerability research results related to software applications and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and system design. The ideal candidate for this role will know how to perform software reverse engineering and have strong proficiency in low‑level programming languages. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or related field. In lieu of a degree, at least two (2) years of contiguous experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering is acceptable.
• At least two (2) years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python.
• At least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in either hardware or software reverse engineering.
• Demonstrable experience actively debugging software and troubleshooting issues with software crashes and programmatic flow.
• Experience providing written reports, proof‑of‑concept code, prototypes, and hands‑on demonstrations of reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis results.
• Experience participating in technical presentations on assigned projects.