Vulnerability Researcher Intern – 2026 jobs in United States
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Nightwing · 1 day ago

Vulnerability Researcher Intern – 2026

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services. They are looking for interns interested in a career focused on offensive cyber practices as a Vulnerability Researcher, where interns will learn to analyze systems and develop security techniques.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Growth in knowledge of target being researched
Regular documentation on research results
Evaluation of research results
Modifications to research tools and directions
Productizing successful research to deliver to a customer

Qualification

Vulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringCC++OS InternalsNetwork ProtocolsExploit MitigationsDebugging ToolsTeam CollaborationPositive AttitudeSelf-Starter

Required

GPA of 3.0+ in a 4.0 grade scale
Experience with C or C++
Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) typically Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related area
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems
Candidates must be professional, self-starters, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technician teams

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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