Principal Vulnerability Researcher

Nightwing

$99K — $206K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance required; must be a US citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Solid understanding of software development; proficiency in C, C++, or Python is required.
  • Experience with program analysis and reverse engineering tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra).
  • Familiarity with Windows or Linux operating systems is necessary.
  • Knowledge of Assembly language (x86/x64) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • Analyze, design, and assess programmatic behaviors related to software security.
  • Develop, test, and debug complex software applications.
  • Research and innovate new design techniques for vulnerability discovery.
  • Apply knowledge of debugging and fuzzing in practical scenarios.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits offered.
  • Career development and recognition programs available.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays included.
  • Access to medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan is provided.
Full 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.

Role Type:
This position is an onsite role

Required Skills:
  • Must have a current TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance. Because the position requires a clearance all candidates must be US citizens.
  • Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at 10 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
  • 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)


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.

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.

Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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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