Lead Vulnerability Researcher

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Vulnerability Researcher with active Top Secret Clearance to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. You will become a trusted advisor in the National Security space while learning and performing valuable technical and industry skills. 

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with team to align capability development roadmaps and complete transfer of vulnerability research prototypes into production environments
• Develop and implement cellular modem solutions, including hardware and software components 
• Work on system integration, signal processing algorithms, and optimization for various cellular standards (e.g., LTE, 5G)
• Develop and maintain firmware for cellular modems
• Reverse engineer cellular modem software to improve system security and performance
• Conduct rigorous testing of modem systems to ensure reliability and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cellular modems

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (solid knowledge in RE or VR may substitute for a specific degree)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded systems development using low-level programming languages (C/C++ and at least one assembly language) 
• Minimum 5 years of vulnerability research and reverse engineering experience working with common disassemblers/decompilers and reverse engineering tools (IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) 
• Strong knowledge of cellular standards (LTE, 5G, etc.) and experience with modem chipset platforms
• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance

Nice If You Have

• Strong background in firmware development and debugging
• Experience with RF systems and signal processing
• Familiarity with network protocols and SIM/USIM card integration
• Experience with certification processes for wireless device
• Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in guiding program staff
• Experience with software reverse engineering concepts: static analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing techniques creating intellectual capital, white papers, blogs, etc. to maintain existing and expand new business
• Familiarity with building or securing embedded devices, other digital systems, and embedded binary reverse engineering (ARM, RTOS, etc.)
• Previous experience in a client-facing technical role

Clearance Requirements:

• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance

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