Senior Security Researcher
Washington, DC · On-site
In this role, you will lead advanced security research initiatives focusing on hardware and ... Webster & Webster Associates is a recruiting firm that specializes in contract staffing ...
Senior Security Researcher
Washington, DC · On-site
In this role, you will lead advanced security research initiatives focusing on hardware and ... Webster & Webster Associates is a recruiting firm that specializes in contract staffing ...
The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers ... engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.
The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers ... engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.
Public Facing Security Researcher
OR · Remote
The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers ... engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.
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Public Facing Security Researcher
OR · Remote
The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers ... engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.
NOAA Contract Security Guard
Kodiak, AK · On-site
$22.15/hr
Job Title NOAA Contract Security Guard Education N/A Location Kodiak, Alaska - Kodiak, AK US ... research vessels while in port, in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and ...
NOAA Contract Security Guard
Kodiak, AK · On-site
$22.15/hr
Job Title NOAA Contract Security Guard Education N/A Location Kodiak, Alaska - Kodiak, AK US ... research vessels while in port, in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and ...
Armed Contract Security Officer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$28.87 - $34.37/hr
Stable Federal Contract Join a trusted team serving one of the nation's premier research facilities ... National Security Career Foundation Officers must obtain a Public Trust Suitability and may have ...
Armed Contract Security Officer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$28.87 - $34.37/hr
Stable Federal Contract Join a trusted team serving one of the nation's premier research facilities ... National Security Career Foundation Officers must obtain a Public Trust Suitability and may have ...
Part-Time Armed Contract Security Officer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$28.87 - $34.37/hr
Stable Federal Contract Join a trusted team serving one of the nation's premier research facilities ... National Security Career Foundation Officers must obtain a Public Trust Suitability and may have ...
Part-Time Armed Contract Security Officer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$28.87 - $34.37/hr
Stable Federal Contract Join a trusted team serving one of the nation's premier research facilities ... National Security Career Foundation Officers must obtain a Public Trust Suitability and may have ...
Lead Cybersecurity Researcher with Security Clearance
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$168K - $252K/yr
Working side by side with engineers and security researchers, you'll guide investigations, identify ... well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range $168,197 ...
Lead Cybersecurity Researcher with Security Clearance
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$168K - $252K/yr
Working side by side with engineers and security researchers, you'll guide investigations, identify ... well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range $168,197 ...
Export Control and Research Security Specialist III - 529904
Tuscaloosa, AL · Hybrid
$74K - $100K/yr
Reviews research security conditions in sponsored research agreements, procurement agreements, and ancillary contracts to ensure compliance with both University and federal standards. Conducts ...
Export Control and Research Security Specialist III - 529904
Tuscaloosa, AL · Hybrid
$74K - $100K/yr
Reviews research security conditions in sponsored research agreements, procurement agreements, and ancillary contracts to ensure compliance with both University and federal standards. Conducts ...
Market Research Reports * Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Nomination or Exemption documents. * Sole Source Justifications * Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD 254) * Assist ...
Market Research Reports * Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Nomination or Exemption documents. * Sole Source Justifications * Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD 254) * Assist ...
Vulnerability Researcher: Mid-Level (Applicants must already hol with Security Clearance
Vienna, VA · On-site
$55.28 - $81.73/hr
... research. Requirements: * MUST be a US citizen * Must hold a US government security clearance at ... and the contract associated with the position. See our Perks & Benefits page for a general ...
Vulnerability Researcher: Mid-Level (Applicants must already hol with Security Clearance
Vienna, VA · On-site
$55.28 - $81.73/hr
... research. Requirements: * MUST be a US citizen * Must hold a US government security clearance at ... and the contract associated with the position. See our Perks & Benefits page for a general ...
Market Research Reports * Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Nomination or Exemption documents. * Sole Source Justifications * Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD 254) * Assist ...
Market Research Reports * Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Nomination or Exemption documents. * Sole Source Justifications * Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD 254) * Assist ...
Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own ... They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join their team. Relevant qualifications ...
Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own ... They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join their team. Relevant qualifications ...
Senior Security Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$130K - $163K/yr
About the Company Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts ...
Senior Security Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$130K - $163K/yr
About the Company Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts ...
Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own ... They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join their team. Relevant qualifications ...
Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own ... They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join their team. Relevant qualifications ...
Senior Security Engineer
$130K - $163K/yr
About the Company Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts ...
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Senior Security Engineer
$130K - $163K/yr
About the Company Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts ...
Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own ... They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join their team. Relevant qualifications ...
Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own ... They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to join their team. Relevant qualifications ...
We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of ... Responsible for managing Reception, Proprietary and Contract Security personnel. Key Activities ...
We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of ... Responsible for managing Reception, Proprietary and Contract Security personnel. Key Activities ...
Security Shift Lead
Rochester, NY · On-site
We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of ... Responsible for managing Reception, Proprietary and Contract Security personnel. Key Activities ...
Security Shift Lead
Rochester, NY · On-site
We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of ... Responsible for managing Reception, Proprietary and Contract Security personnel. Key Activities ...
Security Sr. Manager
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
Manage all aspects of campus security operations, including contract security services ... research, laboratory, or highly regulated environment. * Experience with supply chain security ...
Security Sr. Manager
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
Manage all aspects of campus security operations, including contract security services ... research, laboratory, or highly regulated environment. * Experience with supply chain security ...
Manage all aspects of campus security operations, including contract security services ... research, laboratory, or highly regulated environment. * Experience with supply chain security ...
Manage all aspects of campus security operations, including contract security services ... research, laboratory, or highly regulated environment. * Experience with supply chain security ...
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Posted 25 days ago
Job description
Job Summary:
Webster & Webster Associates is an innovative technology company seeking a Senior Security Researcher. In this role, you will lead advanced security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity while collaborating with elite engineers to identify vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and mentor research teams through complex security analysis cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify novel flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
• Design sophisticated proofs-of-concept and exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
• Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
• Engineer custom software frameworks to automate vulnerability discovery and code auditing within low-level codebases
• Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
• Provide expert security reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
• Communicate highly technical research findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
• Participate in hands-on hardware testing and research execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in vulnerability research, software, or hardware reverse engineering
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development and exploit tooling
• Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
• Experience with advanced binary analysis tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
• Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior researchers
• Familiarity with firmware security, cryptography, and hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
Preferred:
• Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one
Company:
Webster & Webster Associates is a recruiting firm that specializes in contract staffing, contingency, and executive search. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Beltsville, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
Webster & Webster Associates is an innovative technology company seeking a Senior Security Researcher. In this role, you will lead advanced security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity while collaborating with elite engineers to identify vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and mentor research teams through complex security analysis cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify novel flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
• Design sophisticated proofs-of-concept and exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
• Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
• Engineer custom software frameworks to automate vulnerability discovery and code auditing within low-level codebases
• Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
• Provide expert security reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
• Communicate highly technical research findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
• Participate in hands-on hardware testing and research execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in vulnerability research, software, or hardware reverse engineering
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development and exploit tooling
• Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
• Experience with advanced binary analysis tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
• Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior researchers
• Familiarity with firmware security, cryptography, and hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
Preferred:
• Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one
Company:
Webster & Webster Associates is a recruiting firm that specializes in contract staffing, contingency, and executive search. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Beltsville, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
About Webster & Webster Associates
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Company size
1 - 10 Employees
Headquarters location
Beltsville, MD, US
Year founded
2008