Webster & Webster Associates

Senior Security Researcher

Webster & Webster Associates  •  $150k - $250k/yr  •  Baltimore, MD / Chantilly, VA / Seattle, WA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Security Researcher. In this role, you will lead advanced security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity. You will collaborate with other elite engineers to identify firmware-based vulnerabilities, analyze zero-day vectors, and help build defensive countermeasures for mission-critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge threat intelligence and protection mechanisms for global systems while working in a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment


Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and mentor research teams through complex security analysis cycles to ensure high-impact project delivery
  • Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify novel flaws in hardware-interfacing software and firmware
  • Design sophisticated proofs-of-concept and exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
  • Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in real-time
  • Engineer custom software frameworks to automate vulnerability discovery and code auditing within low-level codebases
  • Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system-wide security architectures
  • Provide expert security reporting and occasional travel to support on-site project milestones and hardware analysis
  • Communicate highly technical research findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
  • Participate in hands-on hardware testing and research execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities

Core Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional experience in vulnerability research, software, or hardware reverse engineering
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development and exploit tooling
  • Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
  • Experience with advanced binary analysis tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
  • Curiosity and high self-initiative in a research-heavy environment
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior researchers
  • Familiarity with firmware security, cryptography, and hardware-software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
  • Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one

If you are a results-driven professional who thrives on the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities and is ready to take full ownership of mission-critical security research, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your resume and a brief overview of your technical successes to Webster & Webster Associates today.

Title: Senior Security Researcher
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Maryland / Washington, DC / Northern Virginia, USA
Location Type: Onsite
Relocation: Yes
Compensation:   $150,000-$250,000 depending upon experience
Job ID:  JO-2603-137304
Webster & Webster Associates

About Webster & Webster Associates

Webster & Webster Associates specialize in technical talent acquisition for both domestic and international businesses, in the public, private, non-profit and government sectors. We are the source for all your technical professional and executive sourcing needs, recruiting in the following arenas:

Real-Time & Embedded Systems

Aerospace & Defense

Internet of Things/Industrial Internet of Things

High-Performance & Supercomputing

Cloud Computing

Mobile, Enterprise & Cyber Security

Clients vary from commercially well-established companies to well-funded start-up firms involved in the Aerospace, Security, Digital Media, Medical, Broadcast, Mobile, Industrial, Military/Defense and Automotive industries.

If you are seeking solutions for today's complex problems in the midst of a fragile business and economic environment, Webster & Webster's "Talented Tenth"​ philosophy provides, connects and engages you to the most talented professionals available in the market to meet your company's needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
2008
Website
websterandwebster.com
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