Vulnerability Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Vulnerability Researcher (Cybersecurity): Discovering hidden security flaws and developing proof-of-concept exploits to support national security missions with an accent on reverse engineering and low-level analysis. Focus on uncovering unknown vulnerabilities across hardware and software and creating impactful exploits for classified targets.

Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity.

What you will do

• Hunt for vulnerabilities in hardware components, software applications, and operating systems through debugging and crash analysis.
• Perform in-depth source code analysis to discover security flaws and document their impact and severity.
• Develop and demonstrate compelling proof-of-concept exploits against research targets and prototypes.
• Collaborate with elite teams of engineers on classified, mission-critical research impacting national security.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of a degree).
• At least 4 years of production programming experience in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python.
• Demonstrated expertise in hardware or software reverse engineering.
• Proven ability to create and deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Proven track record of discovering multiple previously unknown vulnerabilities in obscure technologies.
• Relentless passion for pushing the boundaries of vulnerability research.
• Desire to share knowledge and collaborate within a team of like-minded researchers.