Senior Vulnerability Researcher
Accenture Federal Services · Herndon, VA · 6 days ago
Analyst$86k–$176k/yrFull-time
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 debuggers like WinDbg.
- Perform embedded systems analysis and development in support of 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 and concise reporting through internal systems such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and internal wikis.
- Deliver weekly status updates to government clients and communicate technical insights to both 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 to customer sites as needed.
What you need to get into the door
- Cyber tool testing experience
- In-depth knowledge of Python
- Network threat hunting
- Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support
- Able to interpret a database of results; describe test setup and results to team members and client; review log files; write reports; update documentation files
- Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches to incorporate client feedback
- Academic degree(s) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or 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, managing storage solutions
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of C/C++
Security clearance
Active TS/SCI security clearance is required