Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

Salary: $77,000–$163,000 per year, based on qualifications, experience, and expertise.

Company

hirify.global provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, software modernization, and intelligence mission support services for government, defense, civil, commercial, and intelligence customers.

What you will do

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

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and US citizenship are required.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, typically with six years of practical experience in a technology-related environment.
• Solid software development knowledge in C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, gdb, or angr.
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux and x86/x64 assembly.

Nice to have

• Understanding of operating system internals, network protocols, socket programming, and exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR.
• Experience with exploit development or Hack The Box.
• Experience reading or writing assembly.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications, including OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, or CISSP.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.
• Additional insurance coverage, wellness, retirement, and work-life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Collaborative environment focused on cybersecurity, intelligence, and mission-critical technical work.