Senior Vulnerability Researcher

The role

You will conduct vulnerability research and analysis across Linux, Embedded, and Windows operating systems. You will perform reverse engineering, embedded systems analysis, and develop in modern programming languages to support global cyber missions.

What you will do

• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis across Linux, Embedded, and Windows operating systems
• Reverse engineer complex binaries using Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, and debuggers like WinDbg
• Perform embedded systems analysis and development
• Analyze and work with advanced network protocols including RF, wire-level, and routing protocols
• Develop in modern programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Bash
• Utilize virtualization and infrastructure tools including VMware, vSphere, ESXi, and Workstation
• Build, maintain, and interpret databases of test results
• Provide reporting through GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and internal wikis
• Deliver weekly status updates to government clients
• Mentor junior researchers and subcontractor partners

Required qualifications

• Cyber tool testing experience
• In depth knowledge of Python
• Network threat hunting
• Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support
• Ability to interpret a database of results, describe test set up and results, review log files, write reports, and update documentation files
• Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections and innovative approaches
• Academic degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics; or equivalent military experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with Bash
• Experience with complex cyber tools testing
• Experience with VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation, managing storage solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of C/C++

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training
• Hands-on experience

Before you apply

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.