Senior Vulnerability Researcher ($250k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Base Salary: $250,000+ (final salary determined by candidate qualifications and experience alignment with open roles)
• Sign-On Bonus: Starting at $25,000 for qualified FSP hires
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid professional development and educational assistance
• Flexible PTO with rollover options and annual payout opportunities

Salary Range: $250,000 - $284,999 USD

About the Role

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit of Two Six Technologies, where you’ll immerse yourself in reverse engineering and vulnerability research on a wide range of embedded systems, software, and operational processes. Working alongside reverse engineers and security researchers, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, analyze attack vectors, and assess operational impacts on some of the most critical systems for our customers. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions. This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems
• Develop proof of concept (PoC) code for identified vulnerabilities
• Reverse-engineer targeted embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities
• Review source code looking for risks and vulnerabilities
• Analyze the 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, reviewing technical approaches and guiding research methodology

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience in 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 at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing technical briefings for operational stakeholders
• Experience using a hardware debugger
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C
• Experience with common 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.