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CNE Developer – Windows Kernel Vulnerability Research
Signature Federal Systems , LLC
Arlington · On-site Full-time Senior $100k – $130k/yr 1w ago
About the role
About
Are you a passionate cybersecurity engineer with deep Windows kernel expertise and a strong offensive cyber mindset? A Global Defense Contractor is seeking a CNE Developer to drive critical vulnerability research and exploitation development supporting mission‑critical cyber operations.
In this role, you will work with a highly technical team solving real-world challenges at the intersection of Windows internals, reverse engineering, and advanced offensive cyber capabilities.
What You'll Do:
- Lead Windows kernel vulnerability research and analysis
- Design, develop, and test exploit and CNE tooling
- Reverse engineer complex targets and firmware
- Analyze and debug at the OS and network level
- Collaborate with cross-functional cyber research and operations teams
Required Skills & Experience:
- Active TS/SCI clearance (no exceptions)
- Strong experience in Windows kernel development & security
- Proficiency in C / C++ and Python
- Deep experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery
- Solid understanding of sockets / TCP/IP networking
- Advanced debugging skills (WinDbg, GDB, etc.)
- Exposure to embedded systems environments
Skills
CC++GDBPythonTCP/IPWinDbg
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