Windows Vulnerability Research

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Windows Vulnerability Research Engineer to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts on Windows platforms. The role requires deep expertise in C, C++, and Python, plus hands-on vulnerability research and reverse engineering experience.

The candidate should hold a Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance and have a proven track record working with Windows operating systems and exploit development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python with debugging experience.
• Proven ability to work with Windows architectures, safety, and security mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Windows vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development.
• Develop, test, and debug software components in C, C++, and Python.
• Analyze Windows internals and security mechanisms to support mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with teams on advanced research and exploitation efforts.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Exploit development

Windows OS knowledge

Job description

About Nightwing

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.

Position Summary

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

• 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)

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.