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# Windows Vulnerability Research

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, System Programming, Windows Kernel, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** May 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g2i87r

## About the Role

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

## 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.


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