Listing Description

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to support our programs at our Dayton, Ohio office. This role is technical at its core – along with in-depth reverse engineering and exploit development you will transition those findings into capabilities.

You will be a key player in a small fast paced team, owning your own projects and developing client relationships. Leading the technical/functional planning and execution of highly visible project(s)including staffing, scheduling, and deliverables. You will have numerous opportunities to define your work.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Given the technical nature of this role, experience in computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field is required. Significant proven experience in reverse engineering (RE) or vulnerability research (VR) can show your fit even if your background is outside of one of these fields.


• You should be comfortable taking on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and forging your own path; our small team setting will provide you opportunity for outsized impact. You will possess a demonstrated track record of success in inspiring creativity and resourcefulness to a wide range of difficult problems with thorough solutions. Provides technical/functional mentorship, guidance and expertise to project, program and functional staff.

Qualifications & Skills- Required:

• 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 9 years of experience firmware development using low-level programming languages (C and at least one assembly language), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and the *nix command line


• Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in providing guidance to program staff


• Minimum 5 years of experience with common disassemblers/decompilers and reverse engineering tools (IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)


• Experience with software reverse engineering concepts: static analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing techniques


• Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.


• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance

Nice to have, but not expected:

• Experience creating intellectual capital, white papers, blogs, etc. to maintain existing and expand new business.


• Familiarity with Binary Ninja API or Ghidra scripting


• Familiarity building or securing embedded devices and other digital systems


• Familiarity with embedded binary reverse engineering (ARM, RTOS, etc.)


• Familiarity with basic cryptography design and implementation concepts


• Previous experience in a client-facing technical role

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