Lead Vulnerability Researcher

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies, based in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to spearhead our vulnerability research initiatives. The role blends technical expertise with leadership, strategy, and mentorship, driving innovation in the Wireless Sector and acting as the primary technical point of contact for mission‑critical government programs.

• Lead the execution of large‑scale vulnerability research projects, ensuring high‑quality results and innovative approaches.
• Architect research strategies for complex, undocumented, or highly resilient embedded and wireless systems.
• Grow the technical capabilities of the team by mentoring junior and staff researchers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Interface directly with customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements and present complex research findings.
• Identify and implement new tools, automation, or methodologies (IR&D) to improve the team’s research efficiency and capabilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or COA development.
• Expert‑level proficiency in modern decompilers (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja).
• Advanced knowledge of assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc.) and OS internals.
• Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP.
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG.
• Proven track record of discovering vulnerabilities in complex systems or developing sophisticated exploits.
• Experience in a technical leadership or project‑lead capacity.
• Security Clearance: Active US Secret‑level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

• Experience assisting in technical writing for RFPs, white papers, or grant proposals to secure new research funding.
• Mastery of defeating modern mitigations (ASLR, DEP, CFG) on non‑standard architectures.
• Deep knowledge of cellular standards (4G/5G) or low‑bandwidth communications (CAN bus, RS485).
• History of published research, conference presentations (DEF CON, Black Hat), or CVE credits.
• Previous experience in a client‑facing technical lead role for government contracts.

Two Six Technologies offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement benefits; paid leave; tuition assistance; and professional development opportunities.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including historically associated traits such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists, or locs), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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