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Senior Vulnerability Researcher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
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Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Title: Senior Security Researcher
Location: St. Petersburg FL Melbourne FL San Antonio TX
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
Employment type: Full Time
Location: St. Petersburg FL Melbourne FL San Antonio TX
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy creativity and technical excellence.
We are seeking security researchers to independently explore and exploit complex systems from kernels to embedded platforms to solve the unsolvable. This role combines deep technical problem-solving with real-world impact on defense and homeland security systems.Get s#it 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
- Research vulnerabilities across operating systems kernels hypervisors firmware embedded systems and complex applications.
- Reverse engineer binaries and system components to identify novel attack surfaces.
- Develop exploits mitigation bypasses and proof-of-concepts against modern targets.
- Build tooling and emulation environments to support vulnerability discovery analysis and exploitation.
- Collaborate with other researchers to drive impactful security research.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- 5 years of hands-on experience in Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research roles
- Demonstrated success finding impactful vulnerabilities in real-world targets.
- Strong knowledge of OS internals low-level systems and exploit development.
- Deep reverse engineering experience across native code firmware or kernel components.
- Experience developing exploits and bypassing modern mitigations.
- Proficiency with research tooling and automation (Python C).
EVEN BETTER
- Hypervisor firmware embedded mobile or wireless security research.
- Experience with fuzzing symbolic execution or advanced program analysis.
- Public research conference talks publications or open-source contributions.
REFERRAL
Know a great Vulnerability Researcher Earn a referral bonus by submitting them here: 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.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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.
