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Principal Cybersecurity Researcher

TST Main Office (901 N. Stuart St) - Arlington, VA💼 Full-time💰 $180,779–$180,779🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical planning and execution of reverse engineering and vulnerability research projects, solving complex security challenges for National Security customers.

Role type

Principal Cybersecurity Researcher (Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Research)

Builds

Vulnerability research findings, proof-of-concept exploits, technical documentation, and white papers for government clients.

Domain

Cybersecurity, Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, National Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Advanced cybersecurity research concepts, low-level programming (C/C++, Assembly), disassemblers and decompilers, binary re-hosting frameworks, custom fuzzing harness development, vulnerability research and attack surface triage, technical mentorship, complex project leadership, technical documentation for diverse audiences, client-facing communication

Preferred skills

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering, leading multi-million-dollar proposals, embedded systems reverse engineering (ARM/MIPS, RTOS), cryptographic design principles, accelerated RE/VR tooling, external technical community recognition

Technologies

C, C++, Assembly, disassemblers, decompilers, binary re-hosting frameworks, fuzzing harnesses

Responsibilities

Lead technical planning and execution of reverse engineering and vulnerability research projects; Solve complex technical challenges requiring creativity and resourcefulness; Author detailed technical documentation, proposal sections, and white papers; Provide direction and develop differentiated technical approaches to ensure customer satisfaction

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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