Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies•Dayton, OH

3d•$117,235 - $175,492•Hybrid

About The Position

Two Six Technologies is hiring a Senior Vulnerability Researcher for its embedded security research team in Dayton, Ohio. The role focuses on reverse engineering software and firmware and uncovering vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. The researcher will work with CNO developers and hardware engineers on complex, real-world targets, delivering mission-critical security solutions to government customers. The position requires an active US Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Knowledge of nix 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 in 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 US security clearance at the Top Secret level 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 find security vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
Develop proof-of-concept capabilities to demonstrate research progress.
Document research findings to further the team’s understanding of embedded systems.
Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver solutions to customers.