At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher with active Top Secret Clearance to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. The team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about cybersecurity research. The team is growing and looking for someone with a reverse engineering and vulnerability research background who understands how to transition those findings into capabilities to support national security missions. The team wants to talk to you if you are actively performing in-depth Linux-based vulnerability research! Job Responsibilities & Duties
Collaborate with team to align capability development roadmaps and complete transfer of vulnerability research prototypes into production environments
Develop and implement cellular modem solutions, including hardware and software components
Work on system integration, signal processing algorithms, and optimization for various cellular standards (e.g., LTE, 5G)
Develop and maintain firmware for cellular modems
Reverse engineer cellular modem software to improve system security and performance
Conduct rigorous testing of modem systems to ensure reliability and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cellular modems
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (solid knowledge in RE or VR may substitute for a specific degree)
Minimum 3 years of experience in firmware development using low-level programming languages (C/C++ and at least one assembly language- x86 or ARM), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and the *nix command line
Minimum 2 years of experience with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG
Minimum 2 years of experience with at least one modern decompiler such as IDA, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja
Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
Strong knowledge of cellular standards (LTE, 5G, etc.) and experience with modem chipset platforms
Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI
Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance
Nice If You Have
Strong background in firmware development and debugging
Experience with RF systems and signal processing
Familiarity with network protocols and SIM/USIM card integration
Experience with certification processes for wireless device
Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in guiding program staff
Experience with software reverse engineering concepts: static analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing techniques creating intellectual capital, white papers, blogs, etc. to maintain existing and expand new business
Familiarity with building or securing embedded devices, other digital systems, and embedded binary reverse engineering (ARM, RTOS, etc.)
Previous experience in a client-facing technical role
Clearance Requirements
The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and willingness to obtain a Polygraph clearance
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