Windows Vulnerability Research
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Job description
Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled** Windows Vulnerability Research (VR) Engineer **to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts on Windows platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in low-level programming, vulnerability research, and exploit development, along with a strong background in secure software analysis.
Requirements
In addition to meeting all baseline technical requirements for contractor technical personnel, the candidate** must possess, at a minimum **, the following:
Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
At least three (3) years of professional experience** **in each of the following:
Developing, testing, and debugging software in** **C
Developing, testing, and debugging software in** **C++
Developing, testing, and debugging software in** **Python
Demonstrated hands-on experience** **in:
Vulnerability Research (VR)
Reverse Engineering (RE)
Exploit development and exploitation
Proven expertise working with** Windows operating systems **, including internal architectures, debugging, and security mechanisms
Preferred Skills (Optional - if you want to add them later)
Experience with Windows kernel internals
Familiarity with common reverse engineering tools and debuggers
Understanding of modern exploit mitigations and bypass techniques
Experience supporting mission-critical or government systems