Windows Security Researcher

FiveTwelve

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Understanding of Windows Kernel and device drivers
  • Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64)
  • Extensive experience with debuggers (WinDBG, etc.)
  • Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
  • Team-oriented with researchers and developers
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with FSP (NSA)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security research on Windows technologies
  • Document research findings with precision
  • Develop code in C, Python, and Assembly to illustrate vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with team members in research initiatives
  • Follow best practices in vulnerability research

Benefits

  • Variable PTO plan allowing 2 to 6 weeks off
  • 10 holidays annually
  • 5% company match on 401k, fully vested from day one
  • Quarterly bonus totaling 2.5% of annual base salary
  • Payment for extra hours in cash or comp time
  • Payment for unused holidays or comp time
  • Annual training budget of up to $5,250
  • Monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet up to $75
  • Monthly reimbursement for gym/health club memberships up to $50
  • Annual personal technology allowance of up to $500
  • $100 annual allowance for company logo apparel
  • Health insurance coverage through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield with substantial company premium contributions
  • 100% company-paid dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% company-paid short term and long term disability
  • Up to $10,000 referral bonus for fully cleared referrals
Full Job Description
Job Description
The candidate will be working on a team performing security research against Windows technologies. The candidate must be familiar with the latest techniques in vulnerability research and demonstrate their ability to follow best practices. The candidate must be extremely detail oriented when documenting their research. Often, the candidate will be required to write code in C, Python, and Assembly to demonstrate ability to control the flaws.

Requirements
• Understanding of Windows Kernel and device derivers
• Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64)
• Extensive experience with debuggers (WinDBG, etc.)
• Strong C, Python, and ASM development experience
• Working as a team with researchers and developers

**MUST HAVE TS/SCI w/ FSP (NSA)

Benefits

PTO: Our variable PTO plan lets you decide the amount that's best for you. Choose as few as 2 weeks or as much as 6 weeks.

Holidays: 10 annually

401k: 5% Company match; fully-vested from Day 1

Quarterly Bonus: Totaling 2.5% of your base salary annually

Pay for any extra hours in cash or comp time

Pay for unused holidays or comp time

Training Budget: Up to $5,250 annually

Cell Phone/Internet Allowance: Monthly reimbursement up to $75

Gym/Health Club Membership: Monthly reimbursement up to $50

Personal Technology Allowance: Up to $500 annually

Cool Logo Wear: At least $100 annually

Health Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Three plans to choose from - HSA Silver, HMO Platimun, PPO Platimum. FiveTwelve covers 80% of the premium for employees and their dependents.

Dental and Vision Insurance: Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield. FiveTwelve covers 100% of the premium for employees and their dependents.

Short Term and Long Term Disability: FiveTwelve pays 100% of premium

Referral Bonus: Up to $10,000 for fully-cleared referrals

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