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# Senior Vulnerability Researcher & Cloud Exploitation Engineer

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,000.0 - $182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=48b588d5038a6803

## About the Role

Software Engineering: Demonstrated proficiency writing scalable, high-performance software in C, C++, Python, or Assembly.

Reverse Engineering: Hands-on expertise disassembling and decompiling binaries using tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or GDB.

Vulnerability Research: Proven background identifying zero-day vulnerabilities, logic flaws, memory corruption bugs, and target exposure areas.

Cloud Technologies: Practical experience designing, building, or deploying capabilities within cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes)

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in software development, reverse engineering, or cyber operations OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized technical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of relevant hands-on experience in vulnerability research and reverse engineering in lieu of a degree., Operational Support: Prior experience supporting live operational cyber missions and providing rapid-response technical content.



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