CNO / Vulnerability Research

About the Role

Join a high-visibility Cyber Network Operations (CNO) program focused on Vulnerability Research (VR), Reverse Engineering (RE), and rapid prototyping in a hands-on R&D environment. You'll work in small, highly technical teams developing new tools and techniques, researching vulnerabilities, and solving challenging mission requirements. Opportunities are available for both experienced CNO engineers with zero-day research experience and engineers looking to grow their skills in VR/RE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on a variety of platforms and systems.
• Develop and prototype CNO tools and techniques.
• Perform program analysis, debugging, and software analysis.
• Work closely with technical teams and customers to address mission requirements.
• Research operating systems, software, and emerging technologies.

Required Skills

• C, C++, or Python
• Reverse engineering and program analysis
• Debugging and analysis tools
• x86/x64 Assembly
• Windows and/or Linux internals
• Vulnerability Research and/or Exploit Development experience

Additional Skills

• Linux/Or Windows
• Mobile platforms (iOS/Android)
• Operating system internals
• Rapid prototyping and R&D experience

Qualifications

• Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
• Experience with Vulnerability Research
• Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
• Experience developing embedded systems
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
• Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
• Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
• Experience with BDI/JTAG
• Experience with modern C++ development, such as RAII, C++11 and C++14
• Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems

Clearance & Location

U.S. Citizenship required. Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph. Work performed at Prime and Customer sites.

Benefits

• 10% Gifted 401K
• 5 Weeks PTO + Paid Holidays
• $5,000 Annual Training Budget
• Fully Covered Healthcare for you and dependents
• Flexible Schedules
• Sign-On Bonuses: $30,000
• Annual Bonuses: $30,000

Pay

Annual Salary: $200,000 - $265,000 USD