Windows Vulnerability Research

NIGHTWING LLC
Sterling, VA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging Python (Programming Language) Reverse Engineering System Programming Windows Kernel Vulnerability Analysis

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

About the company

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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