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Expert CNO Vulnerability Researcher with Security Clearance

MANTECHFort Meade, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026

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Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert Computer Network Operations (CNO) Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Research and discover 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.
Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 16+ years of experience OR Associate's degree and 14+ years of experience OR Master's Degree and 10+ years, OR a PhD with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience.
* Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or Assembly (x86/x64) programming
* Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools (e.g., IdaPro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals), GDB, WinDBG, etc.).
* CNO capability development experience.
* Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile).
* Troubleshooting / debugging experience.
Preferred Qualifications: * Degree in IT-related discipline.
* 9+ years of position-specific relevant experience.
Clearance Requirements: * An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
* Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
* Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
* Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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