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The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and low-level system analysis across modern operating systems and security products. This is a contract ...

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and low-level system analysis across modern operating systems and security products. This is a contract ...

Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques * Collaborate with reverse engineers, software engineers, and security analysts to support mission objectives * Document ...

Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques * Collaborate with reverse engineers, software engineers, and security analysts to support mission objectives * Document ...

Corgea is seeking a passionate Security Researcher to uncover, analyze, and prevent vulnerabilities ... reverse engineering is a plus. • Curiosity about how attackers think--and how AI can help ...

CNO Reverse Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$185K - $190K/yr

... advanced knowledge of offensive security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or ... penetration testing, such as: * Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) * Certified ...

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Security Product Reverse Engineer

Sterling, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Nightwing is a company that provides advanced cyber and intelligence support services. They are seeking an experienced Security Product Reverse Engineer to support advanced security research and development efforts, focusing on reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and low-level system analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Perform reverse engineering of security products to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and design flaws
• Conduct in-depth source code analysis and comprehensive code audits
• Develop, test, and debug tooling and exploits in C, C++, and Python
• Analyze binaries and firmware using industry-standard reverse engineering tools
• Conduct vulnerability research (VR) on operating system internals and security mechanisms
• Support development and testing of Computer Network Exploits (CNEs) against commercial and embedded security products
• Document findings clearly and communicate technical results to stakeholders
Qualifications:
Required:
• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software in C, C++, and Python
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience using IDA Pro and/or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing source code analysis and code auditing
• At least 3 years of hands-on Vulnerability Research (VR) experience in one or more of the following environments: Windows internals, Linux kernel, macOS (OS X) internals
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing and testing CNEs against at least one of the following security product families: Personal Security Products, Security Appliances, Embedded Operating System security solutions
Preferred:
• Strong understanding of operating system internals and memory management
• Experience with obfuscation, anti-debugging, and anti-reverse engineering techniques
• Familiarity with exploit mitigations and bypass strategies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation 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.