They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze ... of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purpose • Experience with reverse ...
They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze ... of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purpose • Experience with reverse ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
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Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
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Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
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Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Herndon, VA · On-site
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android.
Vulnerability Researcher
Herndon, VA · On-site
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android.
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program, sharing ... Proficiency in malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques, behavioral ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Reston, VA · On-site
Reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and/or CNO tool development * Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Reston, VA · On-site
Reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and/or CNO tool development * Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Reston, VA · On-site +1
Reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and/or CNO tool development * Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Reston, VA · On-site +1
Reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and/or CNO tool development * Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Reston, VA · On-site +1
Reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and/or CNO tool development * Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Reston, VA · On-site +1
Reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and/or CNO tool development * Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating systems, X86(64) and ARM or MIPS ...
Vulnerability Researcher
$150K - $300K/yr
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android.
Quick apply
Vulnerability Researcher
$150K - $300K/yr
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android.
Vulnerability Researcher
Herndon, VA · On-site
$150K - $300K/yr
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android ...
Vulnerability Researcher
Herndon, VA · On-site
$150K - $300K/yr
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android ...
They are seeking a Vulnerability Research SkillBridge candidate to join their Cyber Security team ... Experience in identifying and analyzing malware samples to understand their capabilities and ...
They are seeking a Vulnerability Research SkillBridge candidate to join their Cyber Security team ... Experience in identifying and analyzing malware samples to understand their capabilities and ...
Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
Everforth ECS is seeking a Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer) to join our team in Arlington, VA (Hybrid) . This position is contingent upon award. We are seeking a highly skilled ...
Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
Everforth ECS is seeking a Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer) to join our team in Arlington, VA (Hybrid) . This position is contingent upon award. We are seeking a highly skilled ...
Vulnerability Researcher
$150K - $300K/yr
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android ...
Vulnerability Researcher
$150K - $300K/yr
In this role, you will apply advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and ... Static and dynamic malware analysis experience for mobile platforms, specifically iOS and Android ...
Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
Everforth ECS is seeking a Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer) to join our team in Arlington, VA (Hybrid) . This position is contingent upon award. We are seeking a highly skilled ...
Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
Everforth ECS is seeking a Vulnerability/Malware Researcher (Reverse Engineer) to join our team in Arlington, VA (Hybrid) . This position is contingent upon award. We are seeking a highly skilled ...
Ability to write efficient and secure code for vulnerability research and exploit development ... Experience in identifying and analyzing malware samples to understand their capabilities and ...
Ability to write efficient and secure code for vulnerability research and exploit development ... Experience in identifying and analyzing malware samples to understand their capabilities and ...
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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for malware vulnerability researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Vulnerability Researcher
Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site
Nightwing
Full-time
Re-posted 26 days ago
Job description
Job Summary:
Nightwing is a company that provides advanced cyber and intelligence mission support services. They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze programmatic behaviors, and develop software applications while leveraging advanced systems and techniques.
Responsibilities:
• Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities.
• Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors.
• Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications.
• Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques.
• Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
• 0-day vulnerabilities or CVEs discovered and attributed to themselves
• History performing vulnerability research
• Experience with writing or using fuzzers – AFL, LibFuzzer, ClusterFuzz, oss-fuzz
• Experience with code analysis tools – CodeQL, Joern, Semgrep
• History of exploiting or productizing 0-day vulnerabilities
• History of exploiting or productizing n-day vulnerabilities/CVEs/publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
• History of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purpose
• Experience with reverse engineering tools – Ghidra, Ida Pro, Binary Ninja
• Experience using debuggers – GDB or WinDbg
• Experience writing, navigating, and building C/C++ code, Python
• Experience with tools like VsCode, Visual Studio, VIM/Emacs
• Familiarity with ARM or MIPS architectures and Linux variants
Preferred:
• Bonus points if they list participating in CTF competitions as those leverage a lot these skills
Company:
Nightwing provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
Nightwing is a company that provides advanced cyber and intelligence mission support services. They are seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to identify zero-day vulnerabilities, analyze programmatic behaviors, and develop software applications while leveraging advanced systems and techniques.
Responsibilities:
• Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities.
• Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors.
• Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications.
• Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques.
• Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
• 0-day vulnerabilities or CVEs discovered and attributed to themselves
• History performing vulnerability research
• Experience with writing or using fuzzers – AFL, LibFuzzer, ClusterFuzz, oss-fuzz
• Experience with code analysis tools – CodeQL, Joern, Semgrep
• History of exploiting or productizing 0-day vulnerabilities
• History of exploiting or productizing n-day vulnerabilities/CVEs/publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
• History of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purpose
• Experience with reverse engineering tools – Ghidra, Ida Pro, Binary Ninja
• Experience using debuggers – GDB or WinDbg
• Experience writing, navigating, and building C/C++ code, Python
• Experience with tools like VsCode, Visual Studio, VIM/Emacs
• Familiarity with ARM or MIPS architectures and Linux variants
Preferred:
• Bonus points if they list participating in CTF competitions as those leverage a lot these skills
Company:
Nightwing provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.