Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies•Dayton, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to join its embedded security research team in Dayton, Ohio. The team conducts software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems, working alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers to deliver mission-critical security solutions for government customers. The role focuses on analyzing complex, real-world targets and developing proof-of-concept capabilities to demonstrate research progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Knowledge of Unix-like operating systems.
Knowledge of common network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP.
Proficiency with at least one modern debugger, such as GDB or WinDBG.
Proficiency with at least one modern decompiler, such as Ghidra, IDA, or Binary Ninja.
Proficiency in at least one native programming language, such as C or C++.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python.
Proficiency in at least one assembly language, such as x86 or ARM.
Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. The posting also separately lists an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems.
Experience defeating modern mitigations such as ASLR, DEP, and stack canaries.
Knowledge of cellular standards such as 4G or 5G.
Knowledge of low-bandwidth communications such as RS485, RS232, or CAN.
Knowledge of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee communications.
Previous experience in a client-facing technical role.
Participation in CTFs or evidence of independent security research projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering on a variety of embedded systems.
Perform static and dynamic analysis to identify security vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
Develop proof-of-concept capabilities to demonstrate research progress.
Document research findings to improve the team’s understanding of embedded systems.
Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver solutions to customers.