Vulnerability Researcher
Posted 13 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Vulnerability Researcher ($250k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
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: $250,000+ (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, educational assistance, and flexible PTO with rollover options and annual payout opportunities.
Overview of Opportunity
Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit of Two Six Technologies, where you’ll immerse yourself in reverse engineering and vulnerability research on a wide range of embedded systems, software, and operational processes. Working alongside reverse engineers and security researchers, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, analyze attack vectors, and assess operational impacts on some of the most critical systems for our customers. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to help us continue pushing boundaries. If you’re passionate about vulnerability research that can make a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team.
This role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site.
What you will do:
- Identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security of systems
- 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
- Mentor junior engineers and analysts, reviewing technical approaches and guiding research methodology