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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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