Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Senior Specialist, Security Research Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$111K - $207K/yr
QEMU, Corellium, VHDL, etc). * Cryptographic experience (e.g. side-channel attacks, implementing AES, etc). * Experience teaching and mentoring junior vulnerability researchers. * Bespoke fuzzer ...
Senior Specialist, Security Research Engineer
Washington, DC · On-site +1
$111K - $207K/yr
QEMU, Corellium, VHDL, etc). * Cryptographic experience (e.g. side-channel attacks, implementing AES, etc). * Experience teaching and mentoring junior vulnerability researchers. * Bespoke fuzzer ...
Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer (iOS)
$124K - $171K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer (iOS)
$124K - $171K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Mobile Malware Engineer
College Park, MD · On-site
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium. * Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift. Nice to Have Skills * Experience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability ...
Mobile Malware Engineer
College Park, MD · On-site
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium. * Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift. Nice to Have Skills * Experience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability ...
Principal Cyber Engineer with Security Clearance
Sterling, VA · On-site
$99K - $206K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Principal Cyber Engineer with Security Clearance
Sterling, VA · On-site
$99K - $206K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Mobile Malware Engineer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium. * Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift. Nice to Have Skills * Experience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability ...
Mobile Malware Engineer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium. * Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift. Nice to Have Skills * Experience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability ...
Principal Cyber Engineer
Sterling, VA · On-site
$99K - $206K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Principal Cyber Engineer
Sterling, VA · On-site
$99K - $206K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Principal Cyber Engineer
$99K - $206K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Principal Cyber Engineer
$99K - $206K/yr
Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium) * Experience using Docker * Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.) * Familiarity with version control ...
Mobile Malware Engineer
College Park, MD · On-site
$101 - $152/hr
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium.Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.Nice to Have SkillsExperience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability ...
Mobile Malware Engineer
College Park, MD · On-site
$101 - $152/hr
Ghidra, IDA Pro, Jadx, Frida, MobSF, Corellium.Scripting in Python; familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or Swift.Nice to Have SkillsExperience with CNO toolchains or offensive mobile capability ...
Corellium information
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What is the difference between Corellium vs Penetration Tester?
| Aspect | Corellium | Penetration Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Develops and manages virtual devices for security research and testing | Performs security assessments by identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications |
| Required Skills | Virtualization, software development, cybersecurity knowledge | Networking, hacking techniques, vulnerability assessment |
| Work Environment | Tech companies, security firms, research labs | Consulting firms, corporate security teams, freelance |
| Certifications | None mandatory, but cybersecurity certifications helpful | OSCP, CEH, CISSP often preferred |
Corellium focuses on creating virtual environments for security testing, while penetration testers actively assess real systems for vulnerabilities. Both roles require cybersecurity knowledge, but their daily tasks and tools differ significantly.

$138K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 18 days ago
Job description
hackajob is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
CODEX Overview
The Nightwing CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that supports challenging, meaningful work that is vital to our national security, apply today!
Senior Cyber Engineer
Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) is seeking a cyber engineer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges, working on site with our end users in their spaces. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact native applications for mobile devices, with continuous and meaningful feedback from users. Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the mobile platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements.
The place of performance for this work is at a customer site in Sterling, Virginia.
Security Clearance
Current TS/SCI clearance is required
Technical Requirements
- Top Secret Clearance
- At least 5 years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms
- Experience developing on iOS
- Experience with objective C
- Experience with core Unix features, including
- Named Pipes / Pipes
- pThreads
- Signal Handlers
- Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)
Desired Experience
- Experience developing in iOS kernel space
- Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture or other similar platform
- Experience with Core Foundation framework
- Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium)
- Experience using Docker
- Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.)
- Familiarity with version control software such as git
- Developing proof-of-concept exploit software
Education Requirements
Requires a degree in a technical discipline
This position is not relocation eligible but a signing bonus may be an option for the sufficiently qualified candidate.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.