Vulnerability Researcher

About The Role

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a self-motivated Senior Vulnerability Researcher to support the company's mission of transforming the way government uses data and technology. This role involves applying advanced vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploitation skills to address a variety of defensive and offensive cyber requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply a variety of VR techniques—including fuzzing, reverse engineering, and experimentation—to identify vulnerabilities and determine exploitability.
• Develop proof-of-concept software and functional prototypes to meet diverse customer requirements.
• Manage customer expectations by implementing proactive feedback mechanisms and iterative reporting.
• Prepare and deliver concise technical presentations summarizing research findings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align research with operational needs.
• Shape Capability (CA) requirements to ensure technical solutions meet broader operational goals.
• Synthesize creative technical solutions from complex operational and technical information.
• Identify and communicate operational requirements to ensure mission success.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of secure technologies to determine if protected or inaccessible information is recoverable.

Required Experience/Clearance

• 7+ years of experience in vulnerability research.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 7+ years of expertise in programming within contemporary Windows and Linux/Unix software development environments.
• 7+ years of experience in multiple languages including C, C++, Java, and JavaScript.
• 7+ years of experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, and Windbg.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android.

Pay

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com.