Two Six Technologies
Lead Vulnerability Researcher ($285k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)
$285K–$300K
Linthicum, Maryland +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Location
- Linthicum, Maryland
Customer Site - Linthicum, MD - Experience
- Doctorate and 4 years, OR Master’s degree and 6 years, OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years, OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s, Bachelor’s, or Associate’s degree alternatives as stated.
About the job
Leads vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operational systems, identifying attacks and developing operationally effective countermeasures.
What you'll do
- Lead vulnerability investigations, reverse-engineer embedded systems, review source code, and develop proof-of-concept code.
- Assess mission and operational impacts of vulnerabilities and recommend countermeasures; produce reports and briefings.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, including prioritizing research and reviewing methodologies and proof-of-concepts.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (e.g. x86/ARM/MIPS); proficiency in Linux command-line environments.
- Experience using a decompiler, vulnerability research tools such as emulators or fuzzers, and a software debugger.
- Ability to work regularly on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
Nice to have
- Experience translating vulnerabilities into operationally relevant impact assessments and countermeasures, or producing client-facing technical briefings.
- Experience with hardware debuggers, UART, SPI, I2C, TLS or SSH, embedded firmware, RTOS, networked systems, or high-side environments.
Pay
$284,999 — $300,000 USD (annualized base salary)
Tools
C/C++, Python, x86/ARM/MIPS, Linux, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, GDB or WinDbg
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