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# Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Debugging, Linux, Memory Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Reverse Engineering, Secure Coding, System Programming, IDA Pro, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/92C544EAF23F4C308D1093173FA161BA/job/

## About the Role

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

## 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


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