Principal Cybersecurity 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. Overview of Opportunity Join the Trusted Electronics Effects business unit of Two Six Technologies, where you’ll provide strategic technical leadership in vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operational domains.

Working alongside engineers, researchers, and clients, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, assess operational impacts, and develop effective countermeasures. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to drive research programs and mentor technical teams. This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.

What You Will Do

: Lead the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks across hardware, software, personnel, logistics, procedures, and physical security, linking them to operational and mission impacts. 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 Provide technical leadership on research efforts, prioritizing investigations, reviewing methodologies, and overseeing proof-of-concepts.

Mentor and guide junior engineers and researchers, reviewing technical approaches and fostering skill development.

Qualifications

): Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree and 13 years of relevant experience. 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 Linthicum, Maryland customer site regularly.

Nice If You Have (Preferred): Experience translating vulnerabilities into operationally relevant impact assessments and countermeasures.

Compensation

packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance.

Benefits

, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.