Vulnerability Researcher III (Cyber 252)
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Job Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
03-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.
We are seeking a dedicated Vulnerability Researcher to join our Cyber Security team. As a Vulnerability Researcher at RII you will play a pivotal role in solving unique and challenging problems for our esteemed Defense and Homeland Security customers. This position requires a proactive mindset deep technical expertise in vulnerability research reverse engineering and exploit mitigations/bypasses and a drive to live one of our core values: Get s#!t done.
This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program access
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Conducting in-depth reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis across various architectures and platforms including x86/64 ARM PowerPC and more
- Researching and analyzing operating system and application internals identifying and understanding security strengths and weaknesses of those systems
- Developing and enhancing functionality by adding features and capabilities to undocumented interfaces
- Modeling and analyzing in-memory compiled application behavior to identify potential vulnerabilities and improve security measures
- Developing and understanding mobile/embedded systems and kernel modules particularly related to vulnerability research
- Participating actively in our extensive Vulnerability Research mentorship program sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Proficient understanding of wireless networking and associated security protocols such as Wi-Fi (802.11) Bluetooth or cellular networks (2G/3G/4G/5G). Familiarity with common vulnerabilities and attack vectors in wireless communication
- Strong grasp of legacy exploit mitigations and bypass techniques including but not limited to Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) Data Execution Prevention (DEP/NX) Stack Cookies (Canaries) and Control Flow Integrity (CFI). Experience in identifying and circumventing these security measures
- In-depth knowledge of both security and network fundamentals such as cryptography authentication access control and network protocols (TCP/IP UDP DNS HTTP etc.). Understanding the security implications and potential vulnerabilities associated with these concepts
- Programming experience with both scripted languages (preferably Python3) and compiled languages (preferably C). Ability to write efficient and secure code for vulnerability research and exploit development purposes
- Familiarity with low-level architectures such as x86 ARM or MIPS. Understanding the underlying principles instruction sets and memory models of these architectures for vulnerability identification and analysis
- Experience with operating system internals and implementations including Windows Linux or macOS. Knowledge of system structures process management memory management and security mechanisms at the kernel level
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts and interact with customers and team members alike
EVEN BETTER
- Experience with vulnerability research and reverse engineering of real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS QNX or VxWorks. Understanding the unique security challenges and attack vectors specific to RTOS environments
- Bachelors or postgraduate degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field
- Experience with software protection and binary armoring techniques such as anti-debugging code obfuscation or tamper resistance. Understanding the methods employed to protect software from reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery
- Proficiency in agile development methodologies including Scrum or Kanban for efficient collaboration and iterative development in a cybersecurity context
- Familiarity with low-level iOS/Android development and associated security considerations such as jailbreaking or rooting application sandboxing or secure interprocess communication (IPC)
- Knowledge of hypervisors and their security implications including virtualization-based security guest escape vulnerabilities or hypervisor-based rootkits
- Proficiency in malware analysis including static and dynamic analysis techniques behavioral analysis and code deobfuscation. Experience in identifying and analyzing malware samples to understand their capabilities and potential vulnerabilities
- Experience with constraint solving techniques such as symbolic execution theorem proving or model checking for vulnerability identification verification and exploit generation
- Background in machine learning particularly in the context of vulnerability analysis and detection such as using ML techniques to identify patterns in code or analyze network traffic for anomaly detection
At RII we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability status protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
Research Innovations Inc (RII) co-creates RIIdiculously Awesome solutions that make the world safer. We support critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers with transformative JADC2 technology solutions.
