Zero-Day Vulnerability Research Architect

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Career development

Recognition programs

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking highly skilled cybersecurity professionals to analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors for advanced cyber missions. You will develop, test, and debug software applications while researching innovative vulnerability techniques and using cutting-edge analysis tools.

The role requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance (FSP desired), a strong foundation in C/C++, Python, and assembly, and experience with reverse engineering and debugging across Windows or Linux

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE or related technical field
• At least 10 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
• Solid understanding of software development with knowledge in C, C++, or Python
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg)
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux
• Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64)

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors
• Develop, test, and debug software applications
• Research data and propose new vulnerability techniques design ideas

Skills

10+ years of experience

C/C++/Python

Software development

Program analysis

Reverse engineering

Debugging tools

Windows or Linux

Assembly (x86/x64)

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

Angr

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Windbg

GDB

BAP

Job description

Nightwing is seeking highly skilled cybersecurity professionals to analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors for advanced cyber missions. You will develop, test, and debug software applications while researching innovative vulnerability techniques and using cutting-edge analysis tools.

The role requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance (FSP desired), a strong foundation in C/C++, Python, and assembly, and experience with reverse engineering and debugging across Windows or Linux