Junior Vulnerability Researcher (cloud & Containers)

CACI

Base: $79,400 - $162,700; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Container internals
Binary analysis
Kubernetes environments
CACI is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher specializing in cloud and container security, requiring an active Top Secret clearance and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Rust, or C/C++, and have a deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, Kubernetes, and vulnerability research

Job Summary

  • You will apply your knowledge of container internals and binary analysis to hunt for escapes and logic flaws in Kubernetes environments.
  • Develop and maintain custom fuzzing harnesses (e.g., AFL++, libFuzzer) to stress-test gRPC interfaces and microservice components.
  • At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.

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CACI is seeking a Junior Vulnerability Researcher specializing in cloud and container security, requiring an active Top Secret clearance and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Rust, or C/C++, and have a deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, Kubernetes, and vulnerability research.

Salary

Base: $79,400 - $162,700; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • container internals
  • binary analysis
  • Kubernetes environments
  • Linux kernel primitives
  • OCI runtimes
  • Python3 scripting

Nice-to-have

  • independent technical research
  • advanced CTF competitions
  • cloud provider security
  • distributed systems vulnerability discovery

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Proficiency in Go, Rust, or C/C++
  • Strong scripting skills in Python3
  • Working knowledge of Linux kernel internals
  • Familiarity with container orchestration
  • Experience with disassembly and decompilation tools

Work Rights

Top Secret clearance required

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