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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, Software Security, Windows Kernel, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2971734506-2

## About the Role

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.Required Qualifications
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



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