Senior Vulnerability Researcher ($250k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)
Two Six Technologies · Linthicum, Maryland
About this role
**Senior Vulnerability Researcher ($250k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)** **Two Six Technologies** builds, deploys, and implements innovative products to solve complex challenges—through collaboration and trust to support a safer global future. ## Compensation & Incentive Highlights - **Target Base Salary:** **$250,000+** *(final salary based on qualifications and experience alignment)* - **Sign-On Bonus:** Starting at **$25,000** for qualified FSP hires - **Benefits & Flexible PTO:** Comprehensive health/dental/vision, **401(k) matching**, paid professional development, educational assistance, and flexible PTO with rollover options and annual payout opportunities ## Overview of Opportunity Join the **Trusted Electronics & Effects** business unit at Two Six Technologies. You’ll work on **reverse engineering and vulnerability research** across embedded systems, software, and operational processes—identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing attack vectors, and assessing operational impacts on critical customer systems. **This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.** ## What you will do - Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across **hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security** - Develop **proof of concept (PoC)** code for identified vulnerabilities - Reverse-engineer targeted **embedded systems** to identify vulnerabilities - Review source code for risks and vulnerabilities - Analyze effects of vulnerabilities on **mission outcomes** and **operational effectiveness** - Compare system attack techniques and propose **operationally effective countermeasures** - Produce **reports, briefings, and perspectives** on actual and potential attacks - Mentor junior engineers and analysts (review approaches and guide research methodology) ## What you will need (Basic Qualifications) - **Bachelor’s degree + 5 years** relevant experience, **or** **Associate’s degree + 7 years** relevant experience - Relevant experience may include: computer/information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, reverse-engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering - Proficiency in **C/C++**, **Python**, and at least one **ISA** (e.g., x86/ARM/MIPS) - Proficiency in **Linux command-line** environments - Experience using a decompiler such as **IDA Pro**, **Binary Ninja**, or **Ghidra** - Experience using vulnerability research tools such as **emulators** or **fuzzers** - Experience using a software debugger such as **GDB** or **WinDbg** - Ability to work **on-site in Linthicum, Maryland** regularly ## Nice If You Have (Preferred) - Experience producing technical briefings for operational stakeholders - Experience using a **hardware debugger** - Experience with **UART, SPI, I2C** - Experience with secure communications such as **TLS** or **SSH** - Familiarity with **embedded firmware, RTOS, or networked systems** - Familiarity with **high-side environments** ## Security Clearance - **Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required** **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland (On-site) **Salary Range (projected):** **$250,000 – $284,999 USD** *Equal Opportunity Employer. E-Verify used in hiring practices.*
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