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Vulnerability Researcher
Location: Vienna, VAThe candidate will be working independently as a Vulnerability Researcher to identify flaws in software. The candidate must be familiar with the latest techniques in vulnerability research and demonstrate their ability to follow best practices. Individual must be extremely detail oriented when documenting their research.
Requirements:
  • MUST be a US citizen
  • Must hold a US government security clearance at the TS Level or higher at time of application
  • Must hold a 4-year STEM degree or be within one year of completion. Our preferred majors are: Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, and Math.
  • Must have 3 years of post graduation experience relevant to this position.
  • Strong C, ASM, and Python development experience
  • Reverse engineering utilizing any of IDA, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
  • Experience with dynamic and static binary analysis & fuzzing techniques
  • Extensive experience with debuggers (GDB, ADB, etc.)Experience auditing code for security vulnerabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-drive research tasking
  • Motivated to learn complex systems
Desired Skills:
  • Performing full system emulation for research and analysis
  • Understanding of network protocols
  • Experience reading and writing assembly (ARM, x86/x64)
  • Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
Remote work is not an option. We do offer relocation assistance. Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions. The hourly wage range is: $55.28 - $81.73. The salary range for this position is subject to the hire's skills, education, expertise, and years of experience, but also to features of the final position offered to the hire: including, but not limited to the location of the position, clearance required for the position, and the contract associated with the position. At Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc. (Cipher Tech), we take great pride in supporting some of the most mission critical work in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The majority of our company is comprised of extremely talented software developers who write production tools which directly support one of two missions: digital forensics and malware reverse engineering. Vaccination Notice: Please be aware that you are applying for a position to work as a federal contractor. As such, Cipher Tech will require, and your employment will be subject to, such vaccinations as are required by federal, state, and local law requirements. Important Security Clearance Information: Be aware that you are applying for a job that requires you already hold a U.S. government security clearance at time of application. The U.S. government will not issue security clearances to recent users of illegal drugs. On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months. Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made on the basis of business requirements, performance, and merit with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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