Senior Vulnerability Researcher - Two Six Technologies

Overview of Opportunity 

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit at Two Six Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers, you’ll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.

Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for a Senior Vulnerability Researcher who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about wireless security, embedded firmware analysis, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering on a variety of embedded systems
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to find security vulnerabilities in embedded systems
• Develop proof of concept capabilities to show research progress
• Document research findings to further the team’s understanding of embedded systems
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver solutions to our customers

What you will need (basic qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development may substitute for a degree.
• Knowledge of *nix operating systems 
• Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP 
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG 
• Proficiency in at least one modern decompiler such as Ghidra, IDA, or Binary Ninja 
• Proficiency in at least one native programming language such as C or C++ 
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python 
• Proficiency in at least one assembly language such as x86 or ARM 
• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Nice to have (preferred):

• Experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems
• Experience with defeating modern migrations such as ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries
• Knowledge of cellular standards such as 4G or 5G
• Knowledge of low bandwidth communications such as RS485, RS232, CAN
• Knowledge of Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee communication
• Previous experience in a client-facing technical role

Security Clearance:

• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

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