Vulnerability Researcher (TS/SCI + CI Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking Vulnerability Researchers to join our team in a role where you'll have the opportunity to do the following: Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities. Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors. Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications. Researches data and provides new design ideas for vulnerability techniques. Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.
Required Skills Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, or Python
Experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg)
Knowledge of Windows or Linux
Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64)
Desired Skills (Optional) Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
Experience with exploit development, Hack The Box
Experience reading or writing assembly
Understanding of network protocols, application layer, be able to read/write socket code
Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
Experience using reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, HexRays, or objdump Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
Relevant Certifications (Not Required):
Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g. oscp, oscE, OSWP, OSEP, OSWE, OSED, OSEE, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, CISSP) About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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