Position Title: Security Researcher
Location: St. Petersburg, FL | Melbourne, FL | San Antonio, TX
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
Employment type: Full TimeWe are seeking security researchers to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, to solve the unsolvable. This role combines deep technical problem-solving with real-world impact on defense and homeland security systems.
Get s#it done.This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program accessWHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Conducting reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications, OS components, and embedded systems with guidance from senior researchers.
- Assisting in identifying attack surfaces, analyzing in-memory behavior, and documenting findings.
- Creating simple proof-of-concept exploits or scripts to validate discovered vulnerabilities.
- Supporting research on mobile devices, firmware, and embedded platforms.
- Collaborating closely with teammates, participating in design discussions, and contributing to shared tooling.
- Communicating results clearly to peers and improving documentation.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE- Built a strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout, CPU architecture basics (x86/ARM/MIPS), OS internals, or compiler behavior.
- Completed coursework, projects, internships, or entry-level work involving reverse engineering, binary analysis, or vulnerability discovery.
- Used tools such as IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or debuggers during academic or practical exercises.
- Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
- Gained familiarity with security fundamentals such as exploit mitigations (ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries), cryptographic concepts, and protocol behavior (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS).
- Demonstrated curiosity and a growth mindset through self-driven learning or personal research projects.
EVEN BETTER- Experience with malware analysis, symbolic execution, or automated VR pipelines.
- Exposure to mobile OS security (iOS, Android) or RTOS environments.
- Familiarity with software protection/anti-reversing techniques.
- Background with hardware interfaces, embedded boards, or radio/wireless protocols.
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We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It's all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It's why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It's why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
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