Mid-Level Vulnerability Researcher

Zetier

$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in vulnerability research and analysis
  • Proficient in reverse engineering C/C++ compiled programs
  • Skilled in reading assembly languages (x86, x86-64, ARM)
  • Experienced in scripting languages, particularly Python
  • Familiar with debugging and decompiling tools (e.g., gdb, IDA Pro)
  • Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Analyze malicious software to identify vulnerabilities
  • Develop tools and techniques for operational cyber capabilities
  • Counteract command and control and persistence threats
  • Investigate and mitigate the impact of threats on networks
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance cybersecurity measures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous vacation and leave policies
Full Job Description
Mid-Level Vulnerability Researcher

Zetier is seeking Mid-Level Vulnerability Researchers to analyze and counter malicious software and develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates will demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, and deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking.

Required:
  • Experience with reverse engineering compiled programs (C/C++)
  • Experience reading common assembly languages (x86, x86-64, ARM)
  • Experience developing in scripting languages (Python)
  • Experience with debuggers and decompilers (gdb, Binja, IDA Pro)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Desired:
  • Experience developing/defeating mitigations (ASLR, DEP, N^X)
  • Developed defeats of common anti-RE techniques (obfuscation)
  • Detailed understanding of embedded platforms (FPGA, physical memory)
  • Securely implemented cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)
  • Experience with program analysis tools and techniques (control flow, program slicing, taint tracing)
  • Effective use of automated analysis (fuzzers, emulation, sandbox)
  • Deep knowledge of file systems and formats (ELF, PE, Mach-O)
  • Effective communication with customers and teammates
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept exploits
  • Active U.S. security clearance


Zetier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need.

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