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Trusted Concepts, Inc. · 1 month ago

Principal Vulnerability Researcher

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$194K/yr - $291K/yr

7+ years exp

Trusted Concepts, Inc. is a company focused on building innovative products to tackle complex challenges. They are seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to lead vulnerability research efforts, mentor teams, and provide strategic technical leadership in assessing and addressing vulnerabilities across various domains.

GamingInformation TechnologySoftwareVideo Games

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks across hardware, software, personnel, logistics, procedures, and physical security, linking them to operational and mission impacts

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

Provide technical leadership on research efforts, prioritizing investigations, reviewing methodologies, and overseeing proof-of-concepts

Mentor and guide junior engineers and researchers, reviewing technical approaches and fostering skill development

Qualification

Vulnerability analysisReverse engineeringC/C++ programmingPython programmingLinux command-lineVulnerability research toolsSoftware debuggingTechnical briefingsOperational impact assessmentSecure communicationsEmbedded systemsMentoring

Required

Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree and 9 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree and 11 years of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree and 13 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 Laurel, Maryland customer site regularly

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required