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Two Six Technologies · 5 hours ago

Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $211K/yr

5+ years exp

Two Six Technologies is committed to building innovative products that tackle complex challenges. The Senior Vulnerability Researcher will engage in reverse engineering and vulnerability research, identifying vulnerabilities and analyzing attack vectors on critical systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems

Develop proof of concept (PoC) code for identified vulnerabilities

Reverse-engineer targeted embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities

Review source code looking for risks and vulnerabilities

Analyze the effects of vulnerabilities on mission outcomes and operational effectiveness

Compare system attack techniques and propose operationally effective countermeasures

Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks

Mentor junior engineers and analysts, reviewing technical approaches and guiding research methodology

Qualification

Vulnerability analysisReverse engineeringC/C++ proficiencyPython proficiencyLinux command-lineDecompilers IDA ProDecompilers GhidraVulnerability research toolsSoftware debugging GDBSoftware debugging WinDbgTechnical briefingsHardware debuggingUARTSPII2CSecure communications TLSSecure communications SSHEmbedded firmware familiarityRTOS familiarityNetworked systems familiarityHigh-side environments familiarityMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant experience

Relevant experience: computer/information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, reverse-engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering

Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (e.g. x86/ARM/MIPS)

Proficiency in Linux command-line environments

Experience using a decompiler such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra

Experience using vulnerability research tools such as emulators or fuzzers

Experience using a software debugger such as GDB or WinDbg

Ability to work on-site at the Laurel, Maryland customer site regularly

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required