Principal Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite) (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States; place of performance in Maryland.

Salary: $122,000–$253,000 per year, based on qualifications, relevant experience, and expertise.

Company

Provides full-spectrum cybersecurity, data operations, systems integration, intelligence mission support, vulnerability research, cyber defense, and software modernization services for government, defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Find zero-day vulnerabilities using advanced systems and vulnerability research techniques.
• Analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors.
• Develop, test, and debug software applications.
• Research data and propose new vulnerability technique designs.
• Apply debugging and fuzzing concepts to vulnerability research.

Requirements

• 12 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of experience with a master’s degree, in computer science or a related field.
• Solid understanding of software development and knowledge of C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools such as angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, or windbg.
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux.
• Knowledge of x86/x64 assembly.
• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with CI Poly preferred.
• Ability to perform the work in Maryland.

Nice to have

• Understanding of operating system internals.
• Experience with exploit development or Hack The Box.
• Experience reading or writing assembly.
• Understanding of network protocols and application-layer concepts, including the ability to read and write socket code.
• Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, or CISSP.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration and teamwork with cybersecurity and intelligence professionals.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.
• Additional insurance, wellness, work/life, career development, and recognition programs.