Salary Range
- $145,000.00 - $190,000.00 Salary/year
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Education Level
- Not Specified
- Category
- Information Technology
- Description
Position Title:
- Cyber Developer/Vulnerability Researcher
Clearance Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI
Location:
- NIWC Atlantic, Charleston, SC (Full-Time, On-Site)
- Overview
- Echelon Services, LLC is seeking a hands-on Cyber Developer / Vulnerability Researcher to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC) Rapid Capability Office (RCO) Strike Team ACE, Advanced Cyber Effects.
This is not a traditional cybersecurity compliance or policy role. This position is focused on offensive cyber capability research and development in support of mission objectives. The selected candidate will work with a dedicated technical team to identify critical vulnerabilities, reverse engineer systems and software, and develop custom cyber tools to support operational needs. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, understanding how systems work, and finding creative ways to identify and exploit weaknesses. The position requires strong hands-on-keyboard technical ability, curiosity, and a willingness to work on challenging offensive cyber problems in a collaborative mission environment. Echelon is seeking candidates with skillsets aligned to two mission areas: 1. Vulnerability Research 2. Cyber Development Both areas require similar technical experience and will support cyber capability research and development for NIWC Atlantic.
- Duties/Responsibilities
- The Cyber Developer / Vulnerability Researcher will support cyber capability research and development activities, including: + Conducting vulnerability research across a range of targets, including web applications, software, systems, and embedded technologies.
+ Identifying and analyzing potential zero-day vulnerabilities and other exploitable weaknesses. + Reverse engineering binaries and software using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or similar platforms. + Developing custom offensive cyber tools to support mission requirements. + Writing, testing, and maintaining code in languages such as Python, C, C++, and Assembly. + Analyzing system and software behavior to understand attack surfaces, weaknesses, and potential exploitation paths. + Thinking like an adversary to evaluate and bypass security controls and defensive measures. + Collaborating with developers, researchers, operators, and mission stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges. + Supporting the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities in an operationally focused environment. + Documenting technical findings, tool functionality, and research outcomes as needed to support team knowledge sharing and mission continuity.
- Qualifications
- Requirements
- + Active TS/SCI clearance required, Poly preferred + Strong software development experience, particularly in one or more of the following languages: + C + C++ Python + Assembly + Experience or strong interest in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, exploit development, or offensive cyber operations.
+ Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or similar tools. + Ability to analyze software, binaries, systems, or applications to understand functionality and identify weaknesses. + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through complex technical challenges independently and as part of a team. + Demonstrated curiosity for how systems work and how they can fail or be exploited. + Ability to think creatively and approach technical problems from an adversarial perspective. + Willingness to learn and grow in advanced offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and cyber capability development. + Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-focused environment supporting NIWC Atlantic. _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or veteran status._
