Cyber Research Engineer
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Cyber Research Engineer at Leidos focusing on Offensive Cyber Operations and vulnerability research. Seeking skilled professionals with a strong software engineering background and relevant cybersecurity experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct deep vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development across hardened, proprietary, and non‑traditional systems.
- Design and implement low‑level offensive capabilities while analyzing binaries and OS internals to uncover mission‑relevant attack surfaces.
Requirements:
- BS degree and 8+ years of technical experience in the areas of cybersecurity, software engineering, or related fields.
- Vulnerability research and exploit development
- Reverse engineering (Ghidra, GDB/Pwndbg, x64dbg)
- Linux kernel programming and OS internals
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Assembly (x86/64).
- Experience developing capabilities for Linux, Android, and custom OS environments.
- Familiarity with offensive tooling, network protocols, and post‑exploitation techniques.
- Current and active TS/SCI clearance to be considered.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- 11 paid Holidays
- 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
- Flexible Schedules
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
- Technical Upskilling
- Education and Training Support
- Parental Paid Leave












