Senior CNO Vulnerability ResearcherIn this role, you will join the team as a senior CNO Vulnerability Researcher, focused on finding software vulnerabilities, reverse engineering complex systems, and helping drive security research that matters in real operational environments. This is a strong fit for an engineer who likes hard targets, low-level problem solving, and technical work that pushes past the obvious.
Here's What Your Day-to-Day Could Include- Research and discover software vulnerabilities across mission-relevant targets
- Reverse engineer software to identify security mechanism bypasses and other weaknesses
- Lead projects when needed and help guide technical direction across the team
- Assist with the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems
- Stay current on tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption
- Communicate status clearly to leadership and stakeholders
- Supervise and mentor subordinate project staff and collaborative technical teams
Minimum Qualifications- Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
- Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of experience
- Or High School diploma and 16 or more years of experience
- Or Associate's degree and 14 or more years of experience
- Or Master's degree and 10 or more years of experience
- Or PhD and 8 or more years of experience
- 7 years of position-specific relevant experience
- Experience in vulnerability research
- Current active TS/SCI with Polygraph required
Required Skills- Experience in vulnerability research
- Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, and WinDBG
- Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Assembly for x86 or x64
- CNO capability development experience
- Proficiency with low-level internals in one or more technology areas such as Windows, Linux, or Mobile
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging experience
- Ability to communicate clearly with leadership and technical teams
- Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff when needed
Desired Skills- Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- 9 years of position-specific relevant experience
- Experience leading technical security research efforts
- Strong background in low-level software analysis across multiple operating environments
Why Intelliforce? Because you matter-your work, your growth, and your well-being.At Intelliforce, we don't just push the boundaries of technology-we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won't just contribute to projects-you'll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.
We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That's why we invest in you:
- Ample PTO to rest and recharge-plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
- Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
- Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting-because your future matters now.
- Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President's Club recognition.
- A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.
Ready to grow with purpose?At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us-and let's build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .
