Cybersecurity Researcher

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At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Join the Embedded Sector of Two Six Technologies—a team of dedicated hackers in Arlington, Virginia—where you’ll immerse yourself in cutting‑edge Vulnerability Research on a wide range of unique embedded systems. Working side by side with top‑tier CNO developers and hardware engineers, you’ll discover vulnerabilities and create proof of concepts on embedded systems. Our fast‑growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Vulnerability Researcher to help us continue pushing boundaries.

If you’re passionate about building tools that make a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team.

• Analyze and solve complex technical challenges with no predefined answers.
• Perform in-depth reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities, assess their impact, and transform findings into actionable capabilities.
• Deconstruct and understand the functionality of intricate technical systems.
• Navigate ambiguity and independently forge paths toward innovative solutions.
• Collaborate in a small‑team environment, where your contributions will have an outsized impact.
• Leverage your expertise in digital forensics and watermarking to inform secure development practices and maintain data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command‑line environments, with a strong emphasis on low‑level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, Power
    
    PC, RTOS).
  • Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU.
  • Fuzzing and exploit development.
  • Binary obfuscation and anti‑analysis techniques.
  • Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
  • File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.

• Experience scripting with the Binary Ninja API or Ghidra.
• Experience with other languages (e.g. Go, Rust).
• Knowledge of embedded device security and reverse engineering (e.g., ARM, RTOS).
• Familiarity with cryptography concepts and their implementation.
• Hands‑on experience working with hardware and embedded systems.
• Client‑facing experience in technical roles.
• Prefer active TS/SCI with Poly.

• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility/willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Prefer active TS/SCI with Poly.

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range
$119,646 - $179,469 USD

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment…