Junior Vulnerability Researcher

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Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

Job Summary

Battelle is currently seeking an aspiring Junior
Vulnerability Researcher to work in our Columbus, OH location.

Do you enjoy conducting vulnerability research from scratch? Do you have arguments over Ghidra vs. IDApro vs. Binary Ninja? Do you constantly switch between static analysis, dynamic analysis, and other automated methods? Do byte restrictions on shellcode make you want to solve the problem that much more? If you answered yes to these questions, this is the job for you!

As a junior
Vulnerability Researcher
, you will work with a team of vulnerability researchers that have the same passion as you. You will use and build vulnerability research tools that push past the edge of current tools and techniques.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (2) years of experience, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field
• Experience with a disassembler for vulnerability research (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja)
• 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)
• Experience with vulnerability research on one or more operating systems:
  Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, MacOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTOSs, or other custom operating systems
• Knowledge of advanced exploitation techniques (ret2libc,use-after-free,type confusion)
• Knowledge of exploit protection techniques (DEP, ASLR/NX)
• Ability to code in C
• Understanding of network protocols
• Must Be a US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a DoD Secret or higher clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in CTFs
• Understanding of network protocols
• Experience with AI/ML
• Experience with microcontrollers
• Experience emulating embedded platforms for live debugging
• Experience using fuzzing tools such as AFL or Peach
• Concolic analysis research and implementation
• Experience with symbolic analysis
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

Benefits:
Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• 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.
• 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.
• Build your financial future:
  Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Advance your education:
  Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.