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Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Herndon, VA💼 Full-time💰 $86,400–$86,400🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct vulnerability research and analysis across Linux, Embedded, and Windows operating systems to support real-world global cyber missions for the US federal government.

Role type

Senior Vulnerability Researcher (Cyber Operations)

Builds

Vulnerability databases, test result documentation, and security insights for government clients

Domain

Defense, National Security, Cyber Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery

Required skills

Reverse engineering, OS internals analysis, Network threat hunting, Python, C/C++, Bash, Embedded systems analysis, Advanced network protocols (RF, wire-level, routing), Virtualization management, Technical reporting

Preferred skills

Complex cyber tools testing, Storage solution management, C/C++

Technologies

Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, WinDbg, VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation, GitLab, Jira, Confluence

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer complex binaries, analyze embedded systems, interpret test result databases, deliver weekly status updates to government clients, mentor junior researchers and subcontractor partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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