Vulnerability Researcher

Vulnerability Researchers At Nightwing CODEXNightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Vulnerability Researchers at NightWing CODEX analyze systems to understand how they work and how they behave when they break. Candidates must be able to play both sides of the fence, both developing and defeating new and advanced security techniques. Projects are undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers. All our engineers write code, but many of our engineers spend as much time taking systems apart as building new ones. A typical day can involve studying disassembly or writing Python to audit a piece of C++ code.Required SkillsTS/SCI Clearance RequiredExperience with C or C++3 or more of the following desired skillsDesired SkillsUnderstanding of OS Internals (any major OS)Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)Experience developing embedded systemsUnderstanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others).Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLRExperience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump.Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbgExperience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systemsSecurity Clearance Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Qualified applicants must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Education Required BS/MS in technical discipline or Equivalent work experience will be considered.Employee Referral Award Eligibility: This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.