Vulnerability Researcher Intern – 2026

Nightwing

Palm Bay, FL, United States
Onsite
Vulnerability research
Offensive cyber practices
Reverse engineering complex software
Nightwing aims to teach interns offensive cyber practices not typically encountered in everyday curriculum, focusing on analyzing systems to understand their workings and behavior when they fail

Job Summary

  • Nightwing aims to teach interns offensive cyber practices not typically encountered in everyday curriculum, focusing on analyzing systems to understand their workings and behavior when they fail.
  • Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about their work, leveraging collective expertise to drive innovation and solve complex problems.
  • Projects are undertaken in small teams in close coordination with mentors to maximize growth potential, with engineers spending time reverse engineering, taking systems apart, and building new ones.

Matching Summary

Nightwing aims to teach interns offensive cyber practices not typically encountered in everyday curriculum, focusing on analyzing systems to understand their workings and behavior when they fail.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vulnerability research
  • Offensive cyber practices
  • Reverse engineering complex software
  • Analyzing systems behavior
  • Developing and defeating security techniques
  • Python scripting
  • C++ code auditing

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Passion for cybersecurity
  • Agility and competitive offerings
  • Disruptive technologies
  • Elite team of mission-focused experts

Key Requirements

  • GPA of 3.0+
  • Experience with C or C++
  • Enrolled in STEM Bachelor's or Master's program
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must obtain U.S. government issued security clearance

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