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CNE Developer with Security Clearance

Dexian Signature FederalArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

CNE Developer - Windows Kernel Vulnerability Research Are you a passionate cybersecurity engineer with deep Windows kernel expertise and a strong offensive cyber mindset? Signature Federal Systems is seeking a CNE Developer to drive critical vulnerability research and exploitation development supporting mission-critical cyber operations. In this role, you will work with a highly technical team solving real-world challenges at the intersection of Windows internals, reverse engineering, and advanced offensive cyber capabilities.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Windows kernel vulnerability research and analysis
  • Design, develop, and test exploit and CNE tooling
  • Reverse engineer complex targets and firmware
  • Analyze and debug at the OS and network level
  • Collaborate with cross-functional cyber research and operations teams

Required Skills & Experience

  • Active TS/SCI clearance (no exceptions)
  • Strong experience in Windows kernel development & security
  • Proficiency in C / C++ and Python
  • Deep experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery
  • Solid understanding of sockets / TCP/IP networking
  • Advanced debugging skills (WinDbg, GDB, etc.)
  • Exposure to embedded systems environments

Skills

Embedded Systems
TCP/IP
C++
Python

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