Vulnerability Researcher

Senior CNO Vulnerability Researcher

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most. At Intelliforce, we work on the kinds of security problems where deep technical skill directly supports mission success. In this role, you will join the team as a senior CNO Vulnerability Researcher, focused on finding software vulnerabilities, reverse engineering complex systems, and helping drive security research that matters in real operational environments. This is a strong fit for an engineer who likes hard targets, low‑level problem solving, and technical work that pushes past the obvious.

This role gives you the chance to work at the sharp end of vulnerability research while also helping lead projects and mentor others. You will research vulnerabilities, reverse engineer software to bypass security mechanisms, support user land and kernel development efforts, and stay current on the tools and techniques shaping modern security research. The work is technical, mission‑driven, and broad enough to keep the job interesting, especially for someone who enjoys both hands‑on research and helping guide a team.

• Research and discover software vulnerabilities across mission‑relevant targets
• Reverse engineer software to identify security mechanism bypasses and other weaknesses
• Lead projects when needed and help guide technical direction across the team
• Assist with the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems
• Stay current on tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption
• Communicate status clearly to leadership and stakeholders
• Supervise and mentor subordinate project staff and collaborative technical teams

• Clearance:
  Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 or more years of experience, or High School diploma and 16 or more years, or Associate’s degree and 14 or more years, or Master’s degree and 10 or more years, or PhD and 8 or more years
• 7 years of position‑specific relevant experience
• Experience in vulnerability research
• Current active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

• Experience in vulnerability research
• Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, Sys Internals, GDB, and WinDBG
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Assembly for x86 or x64
• CNO capability development experience
• Proficiency with low‑level internals in one or more technology areas such as Windows, Linux, or Mobile
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging experience
• Ability to communicate clearly with leadership and technical teams
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff when needed

• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 9 years of position‑specific relevant experience
• Experience leading technical security research efforts
• Strong background in low‑level software analysis across multiple operating environments

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce‑ with your specific request.