Principal Cybersecurity Researcher

Two Six Technologies•Linthicum, MD

1d•$193,746 - $290,619•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit of Two Six Technologies, where you’ll provide strategic technical leadership in vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operational domains. Working alongside engineers, researchers, and clients, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, assess operational impacts, and develop effective countermeasures. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to drive research programs and mentor technical teams. This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.

Requirements

Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree and 13 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience: computer/information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, reverse-engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (e.g. x86/ARM/MIPS)
Proficiency in Linux command-line environments
Experience using a decompiler such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
Experience using vulnerability research tools such as emulators or fuzzers
Experience using a software debugger such as GDB or WinDbg
Ability to work on-site at Linthicum, Maryland customer site regularly.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required

Nice To Haves

Experience translating vulnerabilities into operationally relevant impact assessments and countermeasures.
Experience producing technical briefings for operational stakeholders
Experience using a hardware debugger
Experience with UART, SPI, I2C
Experience with common secure communications such as TLS or SSH
Familiarity with embedded firmware, RTOS, or networked systems
Familiarity with high-side environments

Responsibilities

Lead the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks across hardware, software, personnel, logistics, procedures, and physical security, linking them to operational and mission impacts.
Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems
Develop proof of concept (PoC) code for identified vulnerabilities
Reverse-engineer targeted embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities
Review source code looking for risks and vulnerabilities
Analyze the effects of vulnerabilities on mission outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Compare system attack techniques and propose operationally effective countermeasures
Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks
Provide technical leadership on research efforts, prioritizing investigations, reviewing methodologies, and overseeing proof-of-concepts.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and researchers, reviewing technical approaches and fostering skill development.