Senior Principal Vulnerability Researcher

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$122,000 - $253,000

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. CODEX Overview Nightwing’s CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure missions succeed for our customers. CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that supports challenging, meaningful work that is vital to our national security, apply today! Job Description 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. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Requirements

TS/SCI with FSP Security Clearance
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
At least 10 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
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)

Nice To Haves

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 Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g. oscp, oscE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CISSP)

Responsibilities

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.