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Trusted Concepts, Inc. · 1 month ago

Principal Vulnerability Researcher

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$151K/yr - $307K/yr

Trusted Concepts, Inc. is a company that builds innovative products aimed at solving complex challenges. They are seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher with a background in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis to support national security missions by transitioning research findings into capabilities.

GamingInformation TechnologySoftwareVideo Games

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team to align capability development roadmaps and complete transfer of vulnerability research prototypes into production environments

Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis, informing operational parameters for complex system

Conducting in-depth reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis across various architectures and platforms

Modeling and analyzing in-memory compiled application behavior to answer customer requirements

Assist with the forward development of technical solutions

Train & mentor junior engineers

Qualification

Reverse EngineeringVulnerability ResearchC/C++ ProgrammingPython ScriptingLinux Command-LineIDA ProBinary NinjaGhidraCybersecurity PrinciplesStatic AnalysisDynamic AnalysisFuzzing TechniquesEmbedded SystemsCryptography ConceptsClient-Facing Experience

Required

Bachelor's (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (solid knowledge in RE or VR may substitute for a specific degree)

Extensive experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research

Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra

Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI

Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance

Preferred

Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in providing guidance to program staff

Experience with software reverse engineering concepts: static analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing techniques creating intellectual capital, white papers, blogs, etc. to maintain existing and expand new business

Familiarity with building or securing embedded devices, other digital systems, and embedded binary reverse engineering (ARM, RTOS, etc.)

Familiarity with basic cryptography design and implementation concepts

Previous experience in a client-facing technical role