Two Six Technologies

Cybersecurity

CybersecurityResearcher

$115–165k ~AI est. Herndon, Virginia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Cybersecurity Researcher at Two Six Technologies. Skills: Reverse engineering, Embedded systems, Vulnerability research, Firmware analysis. Reverse engineer wireless systems. Reverse engineer embedded systems”

Industry & Context.

Cybersecurity
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex technical challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Active TS/SCI, TS/SCI security clearance, Active Top Secret Clearance, E-Verify

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Equivalent practical experience, Proficient with C/C++, Proficient with Python, Proficient with Linux command-line, Experience with reverse engineering, Experience with vulnerability research

Nice to Have

Scripting with Binary Ninja API, Scripting with Ghidra, Embedded software development, Experience with C/C++ for RTOS, Experience with C/C++ for Linux, Client-facing experience

What You'll Do.

Reverse engineer wireless systems

Reverse engineer embedded systems

Identify vulnerabilities

Assess security impact

Develop proof-of-concept exploits

Analyze software protections

Analyze wireless protocols

Uncover security flaws

Collaborate with CNO developers

Collaborate with vulnerability researchers

Collaborate with hardware engineers

Solve complex technical challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Fast-paced small-team environment; CNO developers; Vulnerability researchers; Hardware engineers

Process & Methodology

DevOps best practices

Full Job 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 the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies in Herndon, Virginia, 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 Software Reverse Engineer 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 will do: Reverse engineer 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 code bases 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). Pr

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