Accenture
Senior Vulnerability Researcher
$86K–$176K
Herndon, VA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 29, 2026
- Location
- Herndon, VA
Herndon, Virginia, United States - Education
- Academic degree(s) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics; or equivalent military experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants for US employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
About the job
Conduct vulnerability research, reverse engineering, embedded systems analysis, and cyber tool testing to support government cyber missions.
What you'll do
- Analyze vulnerabilities across Linux, Embedded, and Windows systems; reverse engineer binaries and analyze network protocols.
- Perform embedded systems work, maintain and interpret test-result databases, and document findings and recommendations.
- Report technical findings to government clients and stakeholders, mentor junior researchers, and support mission needs including occasional travel and extended hours.
What they ask for
- Cyber tool testing experience, in-depth Python knowledge, and network threat hunting.
- Prior experience supporting military or government cyber operations.
- Degree in a listed technical field or equivalent military experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with Bash, complex cyber tool testing, or VMware/vSphere/ESXi/Workstation and storage management.
- Knowledge of C/C++ and strong communication and presentation skills.
Pay
$86,400 — $176,200 USD (base salary)
Tools
Linux, Embedded, Windows, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, WinDbg, Python
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