Lead the technical planning and execution of projects in reverse engineering and vulnerability research, including task coordination, deliverables, and alignment with customer objectives.

Solve complex technical challenges requiring creativity and resourcefulness while providing technical guidance, mentorship, and training to project and functional staff.

Author detailed technical documentation, proposal sections, and white papers to communicate research findings and technical solutions to internal teams, stakeholders, and external audiences.

Provide direction and develop differentiated technical approaches to ensure customer satisfaction and support ongoing business development opportunities.

What you will need (basic qualifications):

Demonstrated expertise in advanced cybersecurity research concepts typically acquired in a similar technical role.

Expert-level proficiency in two or more of the following: low-level programming (C/C++, Assembly) and the use of industry-standard disassemblers and decompilers, binary re-hosting frameworks to enable dynamic analysis, and building custom greybox/blackbox fuzzing harnesses.

Proven experience in vulnerability research, including attack surface triage, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate security impact.

Extensive experience in technical mentorship and training, with a history of providing thorough solutions to complex problems and guiding less experienced team members.

Experience leading complex technical projects in reverse engineering/vulnerability research or R&D for National Security customers.

Experience delivering high‐quality technical documentation, such as vulnerability research and findings, industry white papers, and competitive proposals, that distills complex cybersecurity concepts for diverse audiences.

Experience in a client-facing technical role, demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Principal Cybersecurity Researcher

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Two Six Technologies

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