Windows Security Researcher- TS/SCI POLY

Windows Security Researcher

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Start Date: Immediate
Benefits 

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 15% 401k Contribution
• 30 PTO days with carryover available
• Company Apparel Credit annually

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Windows Security Researcher to join a specialized team conducting advanced security research on Windows technologies. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in vulnerability research, a deep understanding of the Windows kernel and device drivers, and the ability to write proof-of-concept code in C, Python, and Assembly. This role requires strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with both researchers and developers to identify and demonstrate vulnerabilities.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or a related field AND six (6) years of experience

  • OR ten (10) years of relevant experience without a degree

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience programming with object-oriented languages

• Minimum five (5) years developing either:

  • Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET, OR

  • UNIX applications using make files or similar build environments

• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading complex software development projects, including configuration management and fostering a collaborative development environment

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Technical Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Windows kernel and device drivers

• Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64)

• Extensive experience with debuggers such as WinDBG

• Strong programming skills in C, Python, and Assembly

• Proven experience collaborating closely with researchers and software developers

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Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge vulnerability research supporting national security missions

• Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven team

• Gain exposure to advanced research techniques and critical Windows technologies

Benefits 

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 15% 401k Contribution
• 30 PTO days with carryover available
• Company Apparel Credit annually

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.