Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer ”
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- Level
- IC4
- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.
Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
Principal Security Researcher - IC4
Discipline: Reverse Engineering / Vulnerability Research
Location: Rome, NY
Clearance: Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Company Overview
Clarity Innovations equips customers with the technology, expertise, and support needed to conduct successful cyber operations. We bring together talented engineers, researchers, and operators to solve some of the U.S. Government’s most challenging technical problems. Our teams combine technical excellence, creativity, and collaboration to deliver capabilities that advance customer missions.
Role
Clarity Innovations is seeking a Senior Principal Security Researcher to provide advanced technical leadership for complex vulnerability research and reverse engineering efforts. You will remain hands-on while guiding investigations through ambiguous technical problems and delivering capabilities that support customer-authorized objectives.
You will lead research efforts with a major impact on the research function and departmental results. In addition to delivering technical findings, you will improve research methods, systems, and practices; influence stakeholders within and outside the immediate team; and coach other professionals. This is an individual contributor role with technical leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex research efforts from strategy and feasibility assessment through execution, validation, and delivery; establish technical priorities and success criteria.