Senior Cybersecurity Researcher

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 looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Researcher to join our Electronic Systems team in Arlington, Virginia. You will work with a range of clients supporting national security missions. You will become a trusted advisor while learning and performing valuable technical and industry skills. This role is technical at its core – along with in-depth reverse engineering and exploit development you will transition those findings into capabilities.

What you will do:

• Analyze and solve complex technical challenges with no predefined answers.
• Perform in-depth reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities, assess their impact, and transform findings into actionable capabilities.
• Deconstruct and understand the functionality of intricate technical systems.
• Navigate ambiguity and independently forge paths toward innovative solutions.
• Collaborate in a small-team environment, where your contributions will have an outsized impact.
• Leverage your expertise in digital forensics and watermarking to inform secure development practices and maintain data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

What you will need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (solid knowledge in data structures and algorithms may substitute for a specific degree)
• Experience with programming/scripting languages in C, Python and the *nix command line
• Familiarity with reverse engineering principles and disassemblers (e.g., Binary Ninja, Ghidra, IDA)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in learning more
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility/willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Nice to have (Preferred):

• Experience scripting with the Binary Ninja API or Ghidra.
• Experience with other languages (e.g. Go, Rust)
• Knowledge of embedded device security and reverse engineering (e.g., ARM, RTOS).
• Familiarity with cryptography concepts and their implementation.
• Hands-on experience working with hardware and embedded systems.
• Client-facing experience in technical roles.
• Prefer active TS/SCI with Poly

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility/willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Prefer active TS/SCI with Poly

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range$109,800—$222,500 USD

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