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 seeking a Cybersecurity Researcher to join our team of dedicated hackers. You’ll immerse yourself in cutting-edge Vulnerability Research on a wide range of unique embedded systems. Working side by side with top-tier CNO developers and hardware engineers, you’ll discover vulnerabilities and create proof of concepts on embedded systems. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Cybersecurity Researcher to help us continue pushing boundaries. If you’re passionate about building tools that make a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team. The ideal candidate works well with openly/loosely defined project requirements and is able to to self-direct and work independently, including learning new technologies, languages and platforms, etc.

The work will be hybrid in our Ellicott City, Maryland office.

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.
Work on projects as a sole contributor and as part of small teams

What you will need:

Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related field or 5 years of practical experience
Experience writing both proof-of-concept and production level code and accompanying documentation
Deep understanding and demonstrated experience of computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages and software vulnerabilities.
Deep understanding of x86-64, ARM and/or MIPS assembly
Deep understanding of and experience with common vulnerability classes: logic bugs, overflows, etc
Deep understanding of common vulnerability mitigations employed in both hardware and software
Experience of embedded device security and reverse engineering (e.g., ARM, RTOS).
Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such asIDA/Ghidra, debuggers, etc
Deep understanding of common anti-debugging/analysis techniques.
Experience working with embedded devices and hands on experience working with hardware and embedded systems.
Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility/willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice to have (Preferred):

Knowledge of embedded device security and reverse engineering (e.g., ARM, RTOS).
Familiarity with cryptography concepts and their implementation.
Experience with AI enabled technology a plus
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

$128,000—$193,000 USD

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