Vulnerability Research 2027 Summer Internship

Research Innovations • St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is seeking committed Vulnerability Researcher Interns to join our Cyber Security team for the Summer 2027 program. Interns will solve uniquely challenging problems for Defense and Homeland Security customers, focusing on identifying vulnerable code patterns, performing binary analysis, and developing software to scale research efforts. This is a technical, challenging role across a variety of technologies, not a policy or compliance-related position.

Requirements

• Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C)
• Strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout, CPU architecture basics (x86/ARM/MIPS), OS internals, or compiler behavior
• Experience with vulnerability research, binary analysis, and reverse engineering through coursework and online wargames, CTF competitions, or related platforms
• Used tools such as IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or debuggers during academic or practical exercises
• Familiarity with security fundamentals such as exploit mitigations (ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries), cryptographic concepts, and protocol behavior (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
• Ability and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance

Responsibilities

• Using and improving internal tools to identify vulnerable code patterns in real-world software
• Binary analysis and instrumentation, performing both static and dynamic analysis
• Software development to scale and prioritize research efforts
• Technical, challenging work across a variety of technologies

Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• health insurance coverage
• paid time off
• 401k with a company match
• paid parental leave
• access to wellness programs
• community game room
• pantry
• massage chair
• escape room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed