Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher

NIGHTWING LLC
Sterling, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Sterling, United States of America

Tech stack

Software Debugging
Linux
Memory Management
Python
Linux kernel
Linux System Administration
Reverse Engineering
Secure Coding
System Programming
IDA Pro
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Perform reverse engineering of native Linux applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support research and operational objectives

Requirements

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in low-level software analysis, vulnerability discovery, and exploit development across multiple architectures.

All technical personnel must meet baseline technical requirements and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills in complex Linux environments., Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging software in:

C

C++

Python

Demonstrated experience with:

Reverse Engineering (RE)

Vulnerability Research (VR)

Exploitation of native Linux applications

Strong understanding of Linux internals, system calls, memory management, and debugging tools

Experience analyzing compiled binaries and low-level system behavior

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

Exploitation and reverse engineering experience on ARM and MIPS architectures

Familiarity with common exploitation techniques (e.g., memory corruption, privilege escalation)

Experience with tools such as GDB, IDA Pro, Ghidra, radare2, or similar

Knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability mitigation techniques

About the company

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets., At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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