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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for vulnerability researcher temporary 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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AspectVulnerability Researcher TemporaryVulnerability Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like OSCP, CEH often preferredSimilar certifications, often including CISSP or GIAC
Work EnvironmentTemporary projects, consulting firms, or contract rolesFull-time or contract roles within organizations or security firms
Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity consulting, research labs, and freelance workCommon in corporate security teams, government agencies, and security firms

Both roles focus on identifying vulnerabilities, but Vulnerability Researcher Temporary typically involves short-term, project-based work, while Vulnerability Analyst roles are often ongoing positions within organizations. The main differences lie in employment type and work setting, though both require similar skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Vulnerability Researcher Temporary job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Security Researcher - Quantico, VA

Quantico, VA • On-site

SourcePro Search, LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for a Security Research Engineer. The role involves advanced technical work in system-level programming, reverse engineering, and developing innovative research projects related to security and virtualization.
Responsibilities:
• Reverse engineer binaries in x86 assembly
• Design and develop code in C/C++ for Windows, Linux and OS X
• Contribute to the design and development to innovative research projects in the areas of virtualization and distributed programming
• Develop and innovate low-level software protection methods and executable dissection algorithms
• Maintain current knowledge of new technologies, systems, and tools
• Co-author small-group project reports, documentation, and proposals for a highly technical audience
Qualifications:
Required:
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 3+ years of experience directly related to the following:
• Experience programming in C/C++ and assembly; user-mode and kernel-mode software development
• Experience with Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Experience analyzing malicious code
• Familiarity with reverse engineering and operating system internals, especially security components and kernel-mode debugging tools
• Knowledge of information security, malware, rootkits, software protection schemes, and virtualization theory
• Network and application penetration testing and vulnerability analysis experience
Preferred:
• Experience with the development of any of the following is a plus: software protection, distributed programming, automated executable analysis, virtualization, or emulation engines.
Company:
SourcePro Search provides direct hire, temporary, temp-to-hire, and executive recruitment and staffing services. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in New York, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.