Windows Vulnerability Research

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks a Windows Vulnerability Research Engineer to advance research, development, and exploitation on Windows. The candidate will leverage deep low-level programming skills and secure software analysis to push capabilities across the Windows stack.

The role emphasizes vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development, with a requirement for TS/SCI with Poly and strong Windows OS knowledge. Salary reflects expertise and security requirements.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly clearance
• 3+ years of professional experience in C, C++, and Python
• Hands-on experience in Vulnerability Research (VR) and Reverse Engineering (RE) and exploit development

Skills

C

C++

Python

Vulnerability Research

Reverse Engineering

Exploit Development

Tools

Windows Debugging

Windows Kernel Internals

Job description

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. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Windows Vulnerability Research (VR) Engineer to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts on Windows platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in low-level programming, vulnerability research, and exploit development, along with a strong background in secure software analysis.

Required Qualifications

In addition to meeting all baseline technical requirements for contractor technical personnel, the candidate must possess, at a minimum , the following:

Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

At least three (3) years of professional experience in each of the following:

• Developing, testing, and debugging software in C
• Developing, testing, and debugging software in C++
• Developing, testing, and debugging software in Python

Demonstrated hands‑on experience in:

• Vulnerability Research (VR)
• Reverse Engineering (RE)
• Exploit development and exploitation

Proven expertise working with Windows operating systems , including internal architectures, debugging, and security mechanisms

Preferred Skills (Optional - if you want to add them later)

Experience with Windows kernel internals

Familiarity with common reverse engineering tools and debuggers

Understanding of modern exploit mitigations and bypass techniques

Experience supporting mission‑critical or government systems

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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.