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Nightwing · 1 month ago

Principal Vulnerability Researcher

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $206K/yr

10+ years exp

Nightwing is a provider of advanced cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services. They are seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to analyze and identify vulnerabilities, develop software applications, and contribute new design ideas for vulnerability techniques.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities

Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors

Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications

Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques

Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work

Qualification

Vulnerability researchReverse engineeringDebugging toolsC/C++/PythonAssembly (x86/x64)OS InternalsExploit developmentNetwork protocolsCybersecurity certificationsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at 10 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment

We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: 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)

Must have a current TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. Because the position requires a clearance all candidates must be US citizens