Senior Vulnerability Researcher Job at Nightwing, Sterling, IL

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  • Nightwing
  • Sterling, IL

Job Description

Salary: $99,000 - 206,000 per year Requirements:

  • We require a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
  • We expect at least 8 years of hands-on experience in a technology-focused environment.
  • We look for a track record of discovering 0-day vulnerabilities or CVEs attributed to the candidate.
  • We require demonstrated vulnerability research experience.
  • We value experience writing or using fuzzers such as AFL, LibFuzzer, ClusterFuzz, or oss-fuzz.
  • We require experience with code analysis tools such as CodeQL, Joern, or Semgrep.
  • We look for a history of exploiting or turning 0-day vulnerabilities into usable products.
  • We look for experience exploiting or productizing n-day vulnerabilities, CVEs, or publicly disclosed issues.
  • We require a background in reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purposes.
  • We value experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
  • We require familiarity with debuggers such as GDB or WinDbg.
  • We expect experience writing, navigating, and building C/C++ code and Python.
  • We value familiarity with development tools such as VS Code, Visual Studio, VIM, or Emacs.
  • We require familiarity with ARM or MIPS architectures and Linux variants.
  • We consider participation in CTF competitions a plus, as they align well with these skills.
  • We require TS/SCI with FSP Poly security clearance.
Responsibilities:
  • We use advanced systems to identify zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • We analyze, design, and identify programmatic behaviors.
  • We develop, test, and debug software applications.
  • We research data and contribute new ideas for vulnerability techniques.
  • We apply debugging and fuzzing methods in our work.
Technologies:
  • ARM
  • Support
  • Linux
  • OSS
  • Python
  • Security
  • Visual Studio
  • VS Code
  • C++

More:

hackajob is partnering with Nightwing to connect exceptional professionals with this role. We provide technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services for some of our customers most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyberspace operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Headquartered in Dulles, VA, and independent since 2024, we continue supporting mission-critical initiatives across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. We offer a total rewards package that includes compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development, recognition programs, medical, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, PTO, and holidays. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we give our people the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver strong results. The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated expertise, with a range of $99,000-$206,000. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

last updated 41 week of 2026

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