Lead Vulnerability Researcher
Full-time
Two Six Technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead technical planning, task prioritization, and schedule management for reverse engineering and vulnerability research assignments.
- Reverse engineer wireless and embedded communications systems to identify security weaknesses and assess operational impact.
- Analyze firmware, software protections, and network protocols.
- Develop maintainable proof-of-concept exploits and custom binary analysis and disassembly tools.
- Provide technical direction, guidance, and task-level mentorship to developers and team members.
- Contribute technical ideas, solutions, and content to proposal development and business development efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Extensive experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux command-line environments.
- Proven ability to lead technical task execution, manage schedule priorities, and provide technical direction.
- Extensive hands-on experience with software or firmware reverse engineering and vulnerability research using IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Expertise in one or more of firmware analysis, firmware rehosting or emulation, fuzzing, exploit development, binary obfuscation, wireless protocol or RF signal analysis, and fault injection.
- Preferred experience with the Binary Ninja API, Ghidra plugin framework, and embedded C/C++ development for RTOS or Linux.
- Preferred knowledge of cryptographic security, secure boot, side-channel analysis, ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries.
- Preferred experience with JTAG/SWD, software-defined radio frameworks, digital signal processing, or client-facing technical demonstrations.
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
Benefits
- On-site position in Arlington, Virginia.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement benefits and paid leave.
- Tuition assistance and professional development.
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