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# CNO Vulnerability Researcher

- **Company:** Hoplite Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Linux, Dynamic Program Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Reverse Engineering, WinDBg, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8985172/cno-vulnerability-researcher

## About the Role

* Experience in vulnerability research.
 * Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools (e.g., IdaPro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, WinDBG, etc.).
 * Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Assembly (x86/x64) programming.
 * CNO capability development experience.
 * Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile).
 * Troubleshooting / debugging experience.

 * Levels 1: Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years' experience OR High School and 6+ yrs

 * Level 2: Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years' experience OR High School and 10+ yrs experience OR Associates and 8+ yrs OR experience OR Master's and 4+ yrs experience OR PhD and 2+ yrs experience

 * Level 3: Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years' experience OR High School and 12+ yrs experience OR Associates and 10+ yrs OR experience OR Master's and 6+ yrs experience OR PhD and 4+ yrs experience

 * Level 4: Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years' experience OR High School and 16+ yrs experience OR Associates and 14+ yrs OR experience OR Master's and 10+ yrs experience OR PhD and 8+ yrs experience

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph., * Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.

## Description

Hoplite Solutions is seeking motivated, career and customer-oriented CNO Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Columbia, MDon a newly awarded 7 years contract., * Researches and discovers software vulnerabilities.

 * Reverse engineer software for security mechanism bypasses and perform as the team lead on projects, if/when needed.
 * Assist in managing the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems.
 * Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption.
 * Communicate statuses with leadership and supervise and mentor subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.


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