Vulnerability Researcher / Reverse Engineer

Salary: $108,000 - 148,000 per year Requirements: We require the ability to obtain a U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance. We require experience with C or C++. We require experience with Python. We require a BS or MS in a technical discipline, or equivalent work experience. We expect you to bring at least four of the listed desired skills, such as OS internals, reverse engineering, assembly, embedded systems, networking, exploit mitigations, debuggers, vulnerability tooling, or system emulation. Responsibilities: We analyze systems to understand how they operate and how they behave when they fail. We develop and defeat new and advanced security techniques. We work in small teams with close coordination with customers. We write code, study disassembly, and use Python to audit C++ code. We research, build, and use tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems. Technologies: Embedded Support Python Security ARM C++ Network TCP/IP More: Nightwing works in advanced cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support, serving customers across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Founded on more than four decades of mission support heritage, we became independent in 2024 while continuing to support critical national initiatives. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we offer a total rewards package that includes compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development, recognition programs, parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. The role is based with Nightwing CODEX, and we are committed to building the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together. last updated 36 week of 2026