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Nightwing · 2 months ago

Senior Principal Vulnerability Researcher

positionAnnapolis Junction, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Nightwing is a leading provider of advanced cyber and intelligence mission support services. The Senior Principal Vulnerability Researcher will utilize advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze programmatic behaviors, and develop software applications to enhance vulnerability techniques.

Information Technology & Services
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

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 engineeringSoftware developmentC/C++/PythonProgram analysisDebugging toolsWindows/Linux knowledgeAssembly (x86/x64)OS InternalsExploit developmentNetwork protocolsExploit mitigationsCybersecurity certifications

Required

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
At least 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)
TS/SCI with FSP

Preferred

Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
Experience with exploit development, Hack The Box, etc…
Experience reading or writing assembly
Understanding of network protocols, application layer, be able to read/write socket code
Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Retirement
Work/life benefits
Career development
Recognition programs

Company

Nightwing

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We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://nightwing.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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