Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Redhorse

Herndon, Virginia

Full Time

Posted April 3, 2026

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Job Description

A senior cybersecurity professional responsible for conducting advanced vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploitation to support national security cyber operations, working autonomously and mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Apply advanced vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and vulnerability exploitation skills to support cyber security requirements.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy to solve complex technical problems.
Mentor and guide the next generation of technical talent in vulnerability research and cyber security practices.

Requirements

Experience applying advanced vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and vulnerability exploitation (VE) skills to support critical defensive and offensive cyber requirements.
Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, solving complex problems with minimal oversight.
Experience mentoring and guiding the next generation of technical talent.
Proven track record of supporting national security operations through technical cybersecurity expertise.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting national security missions.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles related to vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploitation techniques.