Senior Vulnerability Researcher
Accenturefederalservices · Herndon, VA
About this role
**Senior Vulnerability Researcher** Accenture Federal Services is seeking a **Senior Vulnerability Researcher** to join our advanced cyber capabilities team. In this role, you’ll apply deep technical expertise in **operating system internals, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis** to support real-world global cyber missions. You’ll work hands-on in both **unclassified and classified environments**, collaborating with a small, highly skilled team within a large, mission-critical program. --- ### What You’ll Do - Conduct vulnerability research and analysis across **Linux, Embedded, and Windows** operating systems - Reverse engineer complex binaries using tools such as **Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, and WinDbg** - Perform embedded systems analysis and development to support mission requirements - Analyze and work with advanced network protocols, including **RF, wire-level, and routing protocols** - Develop in modern programming languages such as **C/C++, Python, and Bash** - Utilize virtualization and infrastructure tools including **VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation**, and network/storage management technologies - Build, maintain, and interpret databases of test results; document setups, findings, and recommendations - Provide clear reporting through internal systems such as **GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and internal wikis** - Deliver weekly status updates to government clients and communicate technical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders - Mentor junior researchers and subcontractor partners - Support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel as needed --- ### What You Need to Get into the Door - Cyber tool testing experience - In-depth knowledge of **Python** - Network threat hunting experience - Prior experience with **military or government cyber operations support** - Ability to interpret a database of results; describe test setup/results; review log files; write reports; update documentation - Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool/test environment improvements, and innovative approaches based on client feedback - Academic degree(s) in **Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics** (or equivalent military experience) --- ### Bonus if You Have - Experience with **Bash** - Experience with complex cyber tools testing - Experience with **VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation**, and managing storage solutions - Strong communication and presentation skills - Knowledge of **C/C++** --- ### Security Clearance - **Active TS/SCI security clearance is required** --- ### Pay Range (as listed) - **$86,400 – $176,200 USD** (for the listed locations/states)
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