Two Six Technologies
Senior Cybersecurity Researcher
Herndon, Virginia · Senior
No sponsorship$131k-$196kDetected 8 days ago
TypeScriptPythonC++LinuxDevOpsCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingResearchCollaboration
About the role
- Overview of Opportunity Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems.
- If you're passionate about cybersecurity, embedded firmware, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-throughput reverse engineering against network devices and other embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping code bases organized and maintainable.
- Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze software/firmware binaries.
- Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
- Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Ability to work in the Herndon, Virginia, office daily
- What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications):
- Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Nice to have
- Experience in embedded development using C/C++ for RTOS or Linux environments.
- Knowledge of cryptographic security and secure boot mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience working with hardware debugging tools, JTAG/SWD, or software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing, RF signal processing, and/or side-channel analysis.
- Client-facing experience in technical roles.
- Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret clearance required with eligibility/willingness to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions.
Skills
- Overview of Opportunity
Compensation
- $130,778 - $196,167 USD
Benefits
- application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions.
Equal opportunity
- For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.
- If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance:
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