Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Accenture Federal Services•Herndon, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to join their advanced cyber capabilities team. In this role, you will apply deep technical expertise in operating system internals, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis to support real‑world global cyber missions. You will work hands‑on in both unclassified and classified environments, collaborating with a small, highly skilled team within a large, mission‑critical program.

Requirements

Cyber tool testing experience
In depth knowledge of Python
Network threat hunting
Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support
Ability to interpret a database of results; describe test set up and results to team members and client; review log files; write reports; update documentation files
Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches to incorporate client feedback
Academic degree(s) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics; or equivalent military experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bash
Experience with complex cyber tools testing
Experience with VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation, managing storage solutions
Strong communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of C/C++

Responsibilities

Conduct vulnerability research and analysis across Linux, Embedded, and Windows operating systems.
Reverse engineer complex binaries using tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, and debuggers like WinDbg.
Perform embedded systems analysis and development in support of mission requirements.
Analyze and work with advanced network protocols, including RF, wire‑level, and routing protocols.
Develop in modern programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Bash.
Utilize virtualization and infrastructure tools including VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation, and network/storage management technologies.
Build, maintain, and interpret databases of test results; document setups, findings, and recommendations.
Provide clear and concise reporting through internal systems such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and internal wikis.
Deliver weekly status updates to government clients and communicate technical insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Mentor junior researchers and subcontractor partners.
Support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed.