Vulnerability Researcher

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to support our growing team in Arlington, Virginia. This role is technical at its core – performing in-depth Linux-based vulnerability research to support offensive cyber operations for national security.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

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

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

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

Must be eligible and willing to obtain a U.S. Security clearance of Top Secret/SCI level

Nice to have:

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

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Clearance Requirements:

Must be eligible and willing to obtain a U.S. Security clearance of Top Secret/SCI level

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