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# Lead Offensive Security Researcher - iOS Platforms

- **Company:** ClearanceJobs Workforce Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Apple IOS, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Reverse Engineering, Mobile Security, Mobile Os, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8935187/lead-offensive-security-researcher-ios-platforms

## About the Role

This position will require Domestic and International travel, probably averaging 2-3 trips per quarter

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Team Lead, Offensive Security Researcher - iOS Platforms

We are seeking a highly experienced technical leader to manage an elite offensive security research team focused on advanced iOS vulnerability analysis and exploit research. This role will guide long-term research initiatives, mentor highly skilled engineers, and help drive innovation in mobile platform security across modern Apple devices and software ecosystems., Proven experience leading or mentoring teams focused on offensive security, exploit development, or vulnerability research.
Extensive hands-on background in iOS security research and exploitation involving modern Apple hardware and software platforms.
Strong understanding of contemporary iOS security protections and mitigation technologies, including PAC, SPTM, MIE, and related mechanisms.
Advanced expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and exploit development within iOS or comparable low-level operating system environments.
Strong programming and debugging skills using C, C++, assembly, and related low-level development tools.
Experience with professional-grade reverse engineering and binary analysis frameworks.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated record of meaningful security research contributions, such as CVEs, technical publications, advisories, or conference presentations.

## Description

Lead a high-performing team of offensive security engineers and researchers, supporting technical development, collaboration, and overall team effectiveness.
Deliver regular status updates to leadership regarding technical progress, project milestones, operational challenges, and resource needs.
Promote a research-focused culture emphasizing documentation, knowledge transfer, internal presentations, and collaborative problem-solving.
Organize recurring technical discussions to explore new attack surfaces, tooling enhancements, exploitation techniques, and research priorities.
Mentor junior researchers and newly hired team members through onboarding, technical coaching, and career development.
Support recruiting efforts by participating in technical interviews and candidate assessments.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback aligned with team and organizational objectives.
Assist in managing operational budgets related to training, travel, and industry conference participation.
Coordinate with leadership and partner organizations to ensure research goals align with broader strategic priorities.
Technical Responsibilities

Direct advanced vulnerability research targeting iOS, mobile operating systems, kernel subsystems, and low-level platform components.
Oversee reverse engineering efforts, exploit prototype development, and analysis of modern platform protections.
Define technical priorities balancing ongoing research programs with exploration of emerging attack vectors and technologies.
Ensure research methodologies remain aligned with evolving offensive techniques, mitigation strategies, and platform security advancements.
Encourage publication and presentation of impactful technical findings, methodologies, and security research outcomes.


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