Vulnerability Research / Reverse Engineer, Principal

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Conduct advanced vulnerability research and reverse engineering across a diverse range of hardware and software targets to identify weaknesses and support the development of specialized cyber capabilities.</li><li>Contribute to the research, design, and development of cyber tools that support complex operational requirements and broader mission objectives.</li><li>Allocate and coordinate technical tasks to support large-scale cyber tool development, ensuring alignment with project priorities and technical requirements.</li><li>Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and integration of cyber tools to ensure functionality, reliability, and compatibility across supported environments.</li><li>Develop and maintain software in Windows and Linux environments, applying secure and efficient programming practices.</li><li>Collaborate with technical specialists and mission stakeholders to address complex engineering challenges and deliver effective solutions.</li><li>Apply established development workflows, including version control and continuous integration and delivery pipelines, to support consistent development and integration processes.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least 10 years of related professional experience. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for up to four years of experience.</li><li>At least 10 years of programming experience using languages such as Python, C, C++, and x86 assembly, along with a strong understanding of networking fundamentals.</li><li>A minimum of five years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and/or cyber tool development.</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting software in Windows and Linux environments.</li><li>Practical knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems, particularly Git.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a specialized team.</li><li>U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.</li><h2>Preferred qualifications:</h2><li>Ten or more years of experience in vulnerability research and/or cyber tool development.</li><li>Experience with cross-platform Windows and Linux development, Windows internals, and/or Linux kernel-level programming.</li><li>Knowledge of concurrent application development, including multithreaded and distributed systems.</li><li>Familiarity with antivirus evasion techniques and assembly languages such as x86, ARM, and MIPS.</li><li>Experience working with additional operating systems, including Android, iOS, and macOS.</li><li>Relevant certifications or specialized training, such as Corelan Bootcamp or Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&amp;E, OSCP, OSED, or OSWE.</li><li>Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, NSA, Department of Defense cyber operations, or comparable national security mission environments.</li><li>Willingness to work in a hybrid or on-site capacity at designated offices in Centreville, Chantilly, or Herndon, Virginia, to support access to classified environments.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive salary:</strong>Annual base salary ranging from<strong>$148,300 to $266,900</strong>, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare coverage:</strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement planning:</strong>Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.</li><li>
<strong>Paid time off:</strong>Paid leave to support vacation, personal needs, and time away from work.</li><li>
<strong>Life insurance:</strong>Coverage to help provide financial protection.</li><li>
<strong>Flexible work arrangements:</strong>Flexible work schedules, with remote opportunities and hybrid or on-site options for eligible candidates based on operational requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Paid holidays:</strong>Company-provided holidays to support work-life balance.</li><li>
<strong>Professional growth:</strong>Opportunities to develop advanced technical expertise and contribute to complex cybersecurity and national defense initiatives.</li><li>
<strong>Mission-driven environment:</strong>The opportunity to collaborate with highly specialized professionals on projects supporting critical government and national security objectives.</li>