Vulnerability Researcher
Two Six Technologies
$180,765 - $249,985 / year
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Description
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 our team at Two Six Technologies in Linthicum, Maryland, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers, you’ll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.
Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for a Vulnerability Researcher who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about wireless security, embedded firmware analysis, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as a technical contributor to the reverse engineering of wireless and embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping codebases organized and maintainable.
- Analyze firmware, software protections, and wireless protocols to uncover security flaws.
- Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze and manipulate software/firmware binaries.
- Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
- Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.
What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Expertise in one or more of the following:
- Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).
- Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
- Fuzzing and exploit development.
- Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.
- Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
- File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
- Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
- Ability to work at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site daily.
Nice if you have:
- Experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems.
- Experience with defeating modern migrations such as ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries.
- Knowledge of cellular standards such as 4G or 5G.
- Knowledge of low bandwidth communications such as RS485, RS232, CAN.
- Knowledge of Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee communication.
- Previous experience in a client-facing technical role.
Clearance Requirements:
- Active US Security clearance of Top Secret/SCI with Poly.
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance.
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
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Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- disability insurance
- professional development
About this role
Two Six Technologies is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to conduct reverse engineering and security analysis on wireless and embedded systems for government customers. You'll identify vulnerabilities in real-world targets, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and analyze firmware and wireless protocols to uncover security flaws. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers in a small-team environment solving complex problems with no predefined solutions.
The position requires a strong foundation in low-level systems work: proficiency in C/C++ and Python, hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra, and expertise in at least one specialized area such as firmware analysis, fuzzing, exploit development, or wireless protocol analysis. You'll need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, plus an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph. The role is based in Linthicum, Maryland and requires daily on-site presence.
This opportunity offers a competitive salary range of $180,765 to $249,985 and is suited for someone with genuine expertise in embedded systems security who wants to work on mission-critical problems. Prior vulnerability research experience on embedded systems, knowledge of modern exploit mitigations, and familiarity with cellular or low-bandwidth communication standards would strengthen your candidacy.
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