Vulnerability Researcher
Posted 13 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Lead Vulnerability Researcher ($285k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Compensation & Incentive Highlights
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Target Base Salary: $285,000+ (Final salary is determined based on candidate qualifications and experience alignment with open roles)
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Sign-On Bonus: Starting at $25,000 for qualified FSP hires.
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Benefits & Flexible PTO: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid professional development, tuition assistance, and flexible PTO with rollover options and annual payout opportunities.
Overview of Opportunity
Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies, where you’ll lead vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operational systems. Working side by side with engineers and security researchers, you’ll guide investigations, identify critical vulnerabilities, and develop countermeasures with operational impact. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to provide technical leadership and mentorship.
This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.
What you will do:
- Lead the identification of vulnerabilities and attacks across hardware, software, personnel, logistics, procedures, and physical security.
- Develop proof of concept (PoC) code for identified vulnerabilities
- Reverse-engineer targeted embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities
- Review source code looking for risks and vulnerabilities
- Analyze the effects of vulnerabilities on mission outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Compare system attack techniques and propose operationally effective countermeasures
- Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on actual and potential attacks
- Provide technical leadership on research efforts, prioritizing investigations, reviewing methodologies, and overseeing proof-of-concepts.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and researchers, reviewing technical approaches and fostering skill development.