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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.\nOverview of Opportunity \nJoin 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.\nOur 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.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nServe as a technical contributor to the reverse engineering of wireless and embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.\nDevelop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping codebases organized and maintainable.\nAnalyze firmware, software protections, and wireless protocols to uncover security flaws.\nUtilize and develop custom tools to analyze and manipulate software/firmware binaries.\nCollaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.\nSolve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.\nWhat You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):\nBachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).\nExperience 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.\nExperience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.\nExpertise in one or more of the following:\nFirmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).\nFirmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU\nFuzzing and exploit development.\nBinary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.\nWireless protocols and radio signal analysis.\nFile system forensics and fault injection frameworks.\nKnowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP\nAbility to work at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site daily.\nNice if you have:\nExperience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems.\nExperience with defeating modern migrations such as ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries.\nKnowledge of cellular standards such as 4G or 5G.\nKnowledge of low bandwidth communications such as RS485, RS232, CAN.\nKnowledge of Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee communication.\nPrevious experience in a client-facing technical role.\nClearance Requirements:\nActive US Security clearance of Top Secret/SCI with Poly.\nMust be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance.\nTwo 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.\nThe 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.\nSalary Range\n$180,765—$249,985 USD\nLooking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings! \nReady 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.\nTwo 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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