Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced vulnerability research on Windows operating systems, applications, and core OS components including kernel and drivers
• Analyze, reverse engineer, and understand complex vulnerabilities to support CNE/CNO missions
• Use tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and WinDbg/x64dbg for in-depth binary analysis and debugging
• Own end-to-end research on difficult, poorly documented Windows targets from scoping through proof-of-concept
• Develop and document technical approaches, findings, and PoCs to validate vulnerabilities and exploitation paths
• Prototype novel techniques for vulnerability discovery and exploitation on modern, mitigated Windows platforms
• Collaborate with mission and engineering teams to translate research into operational capabilities
• Act as the senior technical point of contact and subject-matter expert for Windows vulnerability and OS-internals

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 3+ years in vulnerability research, exploit development, or CNE-focused reverse engineering
• Deep practical understanding of Windows internals (kernel architecture, drivers, memory management, system calls)
• Strong CNE/CNO background with experience leveraging vulnerabilities in mission environments
• Experience discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in modern, mitigated Windows environments (ASLR, DEP, CFG)
• Hands-on experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, or x64dbg
• Fluency in x86/x64 assembly and strong C/C++ skills
• Scripting experience in Python for automation and tooling

About the Company

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations achieve improved performance and modern, sustainable change.