Vulnerability Researcher

Job Description Vulnerability Researcher

Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-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. Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.

Security Clearance TS/SCI with FSP Poly

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
• 0-day vulnerabilities or CVEs discovered and attributed to themselves
• History performing vulnerability research
• Experience with writing or using fuzzers – AFL, Lib Fuzzer, Cluster Fuzz, oss-fuzz
• Experience with code analysis tools – CodeQL, Joern, Semgrep
• History of exploiting or productizing 0-day vulnerabilities
• History of exploiting or productizing n-day vulnerabilities/CVEs/publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
• History of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purpose
  • Experience with reverse engineering tools – Ghidra, Ida Pro, Binary Ninja
  • Experience using debuggers – GDB or Win Dbg
  • Experience writing, navigating, and building C/C++ code, Python
  • Experience with tools like VsCode, Visual Studio, VIM/Emacs
• Familiarity with ARM or MIPS architectures and Linux variants
• Bonus points if they list participating in CTF competitions as those leverage a lot these skills

The salary associated with this position $77,000-$163,000 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 401k 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.