Associate CNO Vulnerability Researcher

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

$70K/yr - $116K/yr

Entry Level

MANTECH is a company at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. They are seeking an Associate Computer Network Operations (CNO) Vulnerability Researcher to assist in researching software vulnerabilities and supporting reverse engineering efforts.

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Responsibilities

Assist in researching and discovering software vulnerabilities
Support reverse engineering software for security mechanism bypasses
Assist in designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems
Research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption
Take direction from more senior personnel and provide status updates that allow those personnel to present to leadership and customers

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 0+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of experience OR Associate's degree and 2+ years of experience OR Master's Degree and 0+ years, OR a PhD with 0+ years of progressively responsible experience
Working knowledge of vulnerability research
Some hands-on experience in reverse engineering and common research tools (e.g., IdaPro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, WinDBG, etc.)
Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or Assembly (x86/x64) programming
Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile)
Troubleshooting / debugging experience