Windows Vulnerability Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Windows Vulnerability Research Engineer to support advanced research, development, and exploitation on Windows platforms. The role requires deep expertise in low-level programming and vulnerability research to deliver secure software analyses for defense and intelligence missions.

You will work closely with a team of experts in VR, RE, and exploit development, applying state-of-the-art techniques to assess and mitigate risks

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• At least three years of professional experience in developing, testing, and debugging software in C, C++, and Python.
• Hands-on experience in Vulnerability Research (VR), Reverse Engineering (RE), and Exploit development and exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Windows vulnerability research and exploit development on Windows platforms.
• Collaborate with security teams to test, validate, and document findings.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Vulnerability Research

Reverse Engineering

Exploit Development

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

• 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

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.

• medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• additional insurances

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.