Junior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)

Nightwing

$64K — $128K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience in relevant field
  • Solid understanding of software development, with knowledge in C, C++, or Python
  • Experience with tools for program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging
  • Knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with Assembly (x86/x64)

Responsibilities

  • Use advanced systems to identify and analyze zero-day vulnerabilities
  • Design and analyze programmatic behaviors to understand potential vulnerabilities
  • Develop, test, and debug software applications for security purposes
  • Research and propose new vulnerability techniques and methodologies
  • Apply debugging and fuzzing techniques in daily work

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
  • 401k retirement plan options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays
  • Career development and recognition programs
Full Job Description
Junior Vulnerability Research Engineer

Job Description

Vulnerability Researcher:

Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities. Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors. Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications. Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques. Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.

Required Skills:
  • Requires Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience
  • We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, or Python
  • Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg)
  • Knowledge of Windows or Linux
  • Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64)
  • Clearance Requirements: None
  • Place of Performance - MD, FL, SC, TX, Remote


Desired Skills:
  • Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
  • Experience with exploit development, Hack The Box, etc...
  • Experience reading or writing assembly
  • Understanding of network protocols, application layer, be able to read/write socket code
  • Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
  • Relevant Certifications (Not Required): Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g. oscp, oscE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CISSP)


What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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