Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies•Herndon, VA

3h•$130,778 - $196,167•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies in Herndon, Virginia, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers, you’ll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets. Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for a Senior Vulnerability Researcher who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about wireless security, embedded firmware analysis, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
Expertise in one or more of the following: Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS), Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU, Fuzzing and exploit development, Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques, Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis, File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
Ability to work in the Herndon, Virginia office daily.
Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems
Experience with defeating modern migrations 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, CAN
Knowledge of Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee communication
Previous experience in a client-facing technical role

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical contributor to the reverse engineering of wireless and embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping code bases organized and maintainable.
Analyze firmware, software protections, and wireless protocols to uncover security flaws.
Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze and manipulate software/firmware binaries.
Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.