Vulnerability Research Analyst (AI)

Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States; onsite

Salary: $157,847–$236,771 annualized

Company

hirify.global builds and deploys innovative products that address complex challenges and support safer global missions.

What you will do

• Perform static and dynamic software vulnerability analysis on extracted COTS/GOTS source code repositories and firmware images.
• Deploy AI-guided fuzzing and automated vulnerability detection suites across complex software architectures.
• Validate automated findings by tracing code execution paths, identifying root causes, and assessing real-world exploitability.
• Develop CodeQL queries, Semgrep rules, and AST-based detection signatures for newly discovered bug patterns and regression testing.
• Present vulnerability assessments, risk perspectives, and testing metrics to program managers, stakeholders, and intelligence community partners.

Requirements

• Active US Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a polygraph clearance.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in vulnerability research, static source code analysis, reverse engineering, or software security audits.
• Strong understanding of memory management, pointer arithmetic, and common security flaws in compiled and managed languages.
• Familiarity with automated static and dynamic code analysis concepts and AI-driven automation tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with CodeQL, Semgrep, or Tree-sitter-based static analysis rules.
• Familiarity with firmware emulation tools such as QEMU, Unicorn Engine, Avatar2, Ghidra, or IDA emulator plugins.
• Experience creating custom test drivers, stubs, and harness interfaces.
• Knowledge of machine learning, symbolic execution, or AI-assisted code analysis for automated bug discovery.
• Experience delivering vulnerability assessments for DoD or intelligence community defense programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Compensation reflects education, experience, skills, geographic location, and contract requirements.