Senior Vulnerability Researcher, Advisor
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 135000 - 216000
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Location: Virginia
Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance; ability to obtain a Polygraph
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Researcher to support a highly sensitive government customer in Virginia. This role focuses on advanced vulnerability discovery and exploitation across software hardware and networked systems in support of mission-critical operational and analytic capabilities.
The ideal candidate goes well beyond automated scanning and brings deep hands-on expertise in identifying understanding and exploiting complex security weaknesses relevant to national security and lawful collection missions. This is a highly technical role for researchers who thrive on solving hard problems and redefining the boundaries of vulnerability research.
This role aligns closely with Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission sets and requires hands-on vulnerability discovery reverse engineering and exploit development beyond automated tools.
The ideal candidate goes well beyond automated scanning and brings hands-on expertise in identifying understanding and exploiting complex security weaknesses relevant to national security and lawful collection missions.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced vulnerability research to identify analyze and exploit weaknesses in host mobile web and network-based systems.
- Perform hands-on testing using black-box and white-box methodologies to uncover previously unknown vulnerabilities.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits and clearly document technical findings for operational forensic and analytic use cases.
- Apply reverse engineering debugging and binary analysis techniques to understand system behavior and root causes of vulnerabilities.
- Support the development and enhancement of technical capabilities addressing sophisticated threats from criminal and nation-state actors.
- Provide technical leadership and expert guidance on complex research efforts contributing to project planning and execution.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
- Education / Experience:
- BS/BA with 8 years of relevant experience
- MS/MA with 6 years of relevant experience
- PhD with 3 years of relevant experience
- OR 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to complex technical efforts from inception through completion.
- Proven ability to consult with customers define technical problems analyze data and recommend effective solutions.
- Experience providing technical guidance and detailed analysis in support of mission-critical challenges.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance is required; ability to obtain a polygraph.
Desired Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in vulnerability research exploitation or advanced security analysis is preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in vulnerability discovery and exploitation beyond automated tools including:
- Fuzzing techniques and exploit development
- Reverse engineering debugging and binary analysis
- Black-box and gray-box testing methodologies
- Web application vulnerability research
- Hardware and embedded systems security
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and frameworks such as:
- IDA Pro Ghidra
- x64DBG WinDBG
- Wireshark Scapy (Python)
- Burp Suite OWASP frameworks
- Metasploit
- Strong programming and scripting skills in one or more of the following: C C Python Ruby Go Assembly.
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals system internals and network protocols.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving and research skills with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
- Advanced certifications specialized training or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Arm
- Machine Learning
- AI
- C/C++
- R
- Clinical Trials
- Experience Administering Injections
- Research Experience
- Research & Development
- Assembly
- Semantic Web
- Vulnerability Research
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
