Windows Vulnerability Research with Security Clearance

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

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 Please Note: This position is contingent upon award Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances. 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.