Mobile Vulnerability Researcher / Exploitation Engineer

About

We are seeking a highly skilled Mobile Vulnerability Researcher / Exploitation Engineer to support mission-critical initiatives for our law enforcement and intelligence partners.

This is a long-term contract (with benefits) that is hybrid to Springfield, VA. An active Top-Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility is required.

This role sits within a fast-paced R&D environment focused on discovering, analyzing, and operationalizing vulnerabilities in mobile platforms. You will work on cutting-edge challenges involving mobile operating systems, applications, and low-level system behavior to develop advanced exploitation capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct offensive cyber operations (CNE) focused on mobile devices and applications
• Research and develop exploitation techniques across iOS, Android, and macOS platforms
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities to enable access to target systems
• Perform deep reverse engineering of mobile applications, firmware, and OS components
• Analyze closed-source software using industry-standard tooling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and deploy advanced capabilities

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in offensive cybersecurity (CNE/CNO or similar)
• Strong experience assessing the security of iOS, macOS, and/or Android environments
• Hands-on expertise with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, JEB, or Hopper
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C, C++, Python, Swift, Rust, or Assembly
• Demonstrated experience exploiting mobile devices, applications, or operating systems
• Active Top-Secret clearance with willingness to obtain SCI and CI Polygraph

Nice to Have

• Experience with kernel-level exploitation or sandbox escapes
• Familiarity with mobile security mitigations (ASLR, DEP, sandboxing)
• Background supporting intelligence or law enforcement missions
• Contributions to security research, CVEs, or public tooling

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact, mission-driven problems
• Access to cutting-edge tools and research environments
• Collaborate with elite engineers and researchers in offensive cyber
• Direct contribution to national security missions