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SME CNO Vulnerability Researcher

MANTECH
Hanover, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SME CNO Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Researches and discovers software vulnerabilities.
  • Reverse engineer software for security mechanism bypasses and perform as the team lead on projects, if/when needed.
  • Assist in managing the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems.
  • Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption.
  • Communicate statuses with leadership and supervise and mentor subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years’ experience OR High School and 16 yrs experience OR Associates and 14 yrs OR experience OR Master's and 10 yrs experience OR PhD and 8 yrs experience
  • Seven (7) years of position-specific relevant experience.
  • Experience in vulnerability research.
  • Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools (e.g., IdaPro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, WinDBG, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C , or Assembly (x86/x64) programming.
  • CNO capability development experience.
  • Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile).
  • Troubleshooting / debugging experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • Nine (9) years of position-specific relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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