Senior Vulnerability Researcher (Onsite)

Nightwing

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Top Secret/SCI
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Polygraph
IT - Security
TX (On-Site/Office)

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.

You have been redirected to RTX's career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you'll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings. Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 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. Vulnerability Researchers at Raytheon CODEX analyze systems to understand how they work and how they behave when they break. Candidates must be able to play both sides of the fence, both developing and defeating new and advanced security techniques. Projects are undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers. All our engineers write code, but many of our engineers spend as much time taking systems apart as building new ones. A typical day can involve studying disassembly or writing Python to audit a piece of C++ code. Required Skills TS/SCI Poly learance required 5+ years of professional experience Experience with C or C++ 3 or more of the following desired skills Desired Skills Understanding of OS Internals (i.e. Windows, Linux, Embedded, etc) Experience with Vulnerability Research Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others) Experience developing embedded systems Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others). Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump. Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg Experience with BDI/JTAG Experience with modern C++ development, such as RAII, C++11 and C++14. Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems Experience with technical leadership Current Security Clearance Preferred, Ability to obtain one required Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding. #RISCODEX #CISJobs #CDXSATX

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.
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Nightwing is the intelligence solutions company that continually defines the edge of possible to keep advancing our national security interests. With more than 2,200 employees working across 8 locations, we deliver the most advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government agencies, businesses, and organizations. Nightwing is proud to partner with government and commercial customers to protect their most critical information, systems, and operations with breakthrough technology and work-class talent. Headquartered in Dulles, VA. and previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company, Nightwing because independent in April 2024.

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Nightwing