Cybersecurity Researcher

Two Six Technologies is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Researcher to support our programs at our Herndon, Virginia headquarters. This role is technical at its core – along with in-depth reverse engineering and exploit development you will transition those findings into capabilities.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Given the technical nature of this role, experience in computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field is required. Significant proven experience in reverse engineering (RE) or vulnerability research (VR) can show your fit even if your background is outside of one of these fields.
• You should be comfortable taking on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer.
• You should be comfortable with ambiguity and forging your own path; our small team setting will provide you opportunity for outsized impact.
• While you will receive extensive training, mentorship, and coaching, you must be comfortable executing against goals independently since there’s no playbook for breaking unique complex systems.

Qualifications & Skills- Required:

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (solid knowledge in RE or VR may substitute for a specific degree)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in firmware development using low-level programming languages (C and at least one assembly language), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and the *nix command line
• Minimum 3 years of experience with common disassemblers/decompilers and reverse engineering tools (IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) 
• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI

Nice to have, but not expected:

• Experience with firmware/driver development across Linux and Windows OS’es
• Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and telecommunication systems (4G, 5G), sub-GHz wireless, 802.11, 802.15, and IoT devices
• Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in providing guidance to program staff
• Experience with software reverse engineering concepts: static analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing techniques 
• Familiarity with building or securing embedded devices, other digital systems, and embedded binary reverse engineering (ARM, RTOS, etc.)
• Familiarity with basic cryptography design and implementation concepts

Clearance Requirements:

• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI

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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. 

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