Full-Time
Principal Vulnerability Researcher
Posted on 2/4/2025
Two Six Technologies
501-1,000 employees
Provides advanced technology solutions for defense
Compensation Overview
$151.4k - $306.8kAnnually
Expert
Arlington, VA, USA
This position requires in-office work in Arlington, Virginia.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Minimum of 9 years of experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python) and Linux command line (A degree may be considered in place of some years of experience).
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research principles using tools such as IDA, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
- Deep knowledge in one or more of the following domains: fuzzing, anti-RE techniques (obfuscation), program analysis, or file system formats
- Experience leading a team of engineers and researchers
- Perform vulnerability research on complex embedded systems
- Take on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer
- Develop tools and techniques to assist/automate tasks that traditionally require significant manual reverse engineering effort
- Follow-on development to productize results/PoCs or handoff to developers for productization
- Provide technical leadership and direction on novel research projects, and interface directly with clients/key stakeholders to present findings and determine program direction
- Mentor and develop junior team members through knowledge-sharing, code reviews, and hands-on guidance, fostering their growth
- Experience in a client-facing technical role
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Experience reverse engineering binary payloads from multiple architectures (ARM, MIPS, TI, x86, x64)
- Experience reverse engineering data payloads at rest (custom file formats) and in flight (live data captures)
- Experience with invasive and non-invasive hardware analysis, including PCB/component identification and hardware manipulation
- Hands-on experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Two Six Technologies specializes in providing advanced technological solutions for critical missions, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity, data science, and electronic systems. Their products and services are designed to help U.S. government agencies, including DARPA and U.S. Cyber Command, defend networks and address advanced threats. The company operates on a project-based model, creating custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of their clients, which allows them to effectively respond to the unique challenges in national security and defense. Unlike many competitors, Two Six Technologies emphasizes rapid and impactful innovation, ensuring they deliver operationally effective products. Their goal is to achieve technological superiority for the United States and its allies through their expertise and commitment to excellence.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$66M
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Two Six Technologies achieved over 25% organic revenue growth in 2023.
- The company expanded its contract portfolio to over $1 billion in 2023.
- Two Six Technologies is a finalist for the 2023 GovCon Contractor of the Year award.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging cybersecurity firms threatens market share.
- Reliance on government contracts exposes the company to political and budgetary shifts.
- Expansion into new regions may strain resources and divert focus from core operations.
What makes Two Six Technologies unique
- Two Six Technologies specializes in cybersecurity solutions for national security customers.
- The company offers a range of operationally deployed products like Pulse and SIGMA.
- Two Six Technologies has a global presence in over 40 countries with multilingual capabilities.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%Daniel Bono, formerly vice president at CACI International (NYSE: CACI), has been named senior VP of intelligence solutions at Two Six Technologies, succeeding Chris Greenlee, who transitioned to the role of VP of zero trust solutions.
National security tech firm Two Six Labs is expanding in Kettering, creating 80 high-paying jobs and adding $10M to the local economy.
Two Six Technologies, after hiring and onboarding more than 240 new full-time employees in 2023, continues to recruit mission-focused professionals for its diverse, world-class teams.
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Six Technologies, a high-growth technology company dedicated to providing products and expertise to national security customers, achieved exceptional strategic growth and record results in 2023. Most importantly, Two Six increased its positive impact on the critical missions of its Defense and Intelligence Community customers.In 2023, the company generated organic revenue growth of over 25%, expanded its contract portfolio to more than $1 billion of available contract ceiling, and grew its team to approximately 800 talented professionals throughout the United States. Driving this exceptional performance was Two Six’s rapid delivery of products and expertise to address some of the most important and challenging threats to U.S. national security.“I’m incredibly proud of the outstanding people of Two Six, who delivered another year of extraordinary growth, inspired by our relentless focus on the nation’s most urgent national security challenges,” said Joe Logue, CEO of Two Six Technologies. “At Two Six, we deliver unique expertise and innovative products to solve clients’ mission needs with speed and agility.”Two Six Technologies, formed in February 2021 with the backing of global investment firm The Carlyle Group, continues to execute its two-part mission to deliver technological superiority for the nation and empower passionate people to succeed as a team.In 2023, Two Six Technologies strengthened its focus on five technical areas that are central to national security missions: cyber, information operations, electronic systems, analytics, and secure solutions
Two Six Technologies appoints Teresa Shea to board of directors.