Senior Principal Vulnerability Researcher

About Nightwing

Nightwing provides technically advanced full‑spectrumb cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyberspace operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Use advanced systems to find zero‑day vulnerabilities. Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors. Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications. Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques. Understand terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and apply them to your work.

TS/SCI with CI Poly (FSP desired but not required)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of practical experience in a technology‑related environment.
• Solid understanding of software development and knowledge in C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg).
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux.
• Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64).

• Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS).
• Experience with exploit development, Hack The Box, etc.
• Experience reading or writing assembly.
• Understanding of network protocols, application layer, ability to read/write socket code.
• Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR.

Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g., oscp, oscE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CISSP).

Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits, and career development and recognition programs.

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays and additional insurances.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.