Early Career Vulnerability Researcher

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking an Early Career Vulnerability Researcher in the Columbus, OH office location.

An Early Career Vulnerability Researcher performs assignments of a routine degree of complexity by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks.

Assists in the interpretation of results and writing of small sections of technical reports.

Completes assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (0-2) years of experience, OR Master’s degree in a relevant field, OR an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field
• Develop software to run in user-mode or kernel-mode
• Ability to code in C or C++;
  Ability to use a scripting language (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)
• Experience with PC and embedded systems architecture to include boot processes and OS internals
• Experience with a disassembler for vulnerability research (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, etc.)
• Understand network protocols
• Experience with one or more assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, Power
  
  PC, etc.)
• Experience with one or more debuggers (Win Dbg, Olly Dbg, gdb, etc.)
• Experience with vulnerability research on one or more operating systems:
  Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, MacOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTOSs, or other custom operating systems
• Ability to demonstrate good organization, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of common mitigation techniques (DEP, ASLR, etc.)
• Familiarity with fuzzers
• Must be a sole US citizen with the ability maintain a US government security clearance

• Participation in CTFs
• Ability to analyze assembly-level code on multiple platforms (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, Power
  
  PC, etc.)
• Experience with symbolic analysis
• Ability to analyze network protocols throughout all layers of the network stack
• Background in software engineering and architecture
• Active Secret security clearance

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule :
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement :
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge :
  You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness :
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together :
  Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future :
  Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education :
  Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical…