Lead Vulnerability Researcher

Overview of Opportunity:

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to spearhead our vulnerability research initiatives in Dayton, Ohio. In this leadership role, you are more than a technical expert; you are a strategist and mentor who defines research methodologies and solves our most complex wireless and embedded system challenges.

You will bridge the gap between high-level mission requirements and deep-dive technical execution. As a Lead, you will drive innovation within our Wireless Sector, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of the industry while serving as a primary technical point of contact for mission-critical government programs.

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of large-scale vulnerability research projects, ensuring high-quality results and innovative approaches.
• Architect research strategies for complex, undocumented, or highly resilient embedded and wireless systems.
• Grow the technical capabilities of the team by mentoring junior and staff researchers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Interface directly with customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements and present complex research findings.
• Identify and implement new tools, automation, or methodologies (IR&D) to improve the team's research efficiency and capabilities.

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or CNO development.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern decompilers (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja).
• Advanced knowledge of assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc.) and OS internals.
• Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP 
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG
• Proven track record of discovering vulnerabilities in complex systems or developing sophisticated exploits.
• Experience in a technical leadership or project lead capacity.
• Security Clearance: Active US Secret-level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Experience assisting in technical writing for RFPs, white papers, or grant proposals to secure new research funding.
• Mastery of defeating modern mitigations (ASLR, DEP, CFG) on non-standard architectures.
• Deep knowledge of cellular standards (4G/5G) or low-bandwidth communications (CAN bus, RS485).
• History of published research, conference presentations (DEF CON, Black Hat), or CVE credits.
• Previous experience in a client-facing technical lead role for government contracts.

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