Senior Vulnerability Researcher

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd

Beavercreek, OH, US
Base: $142,000 - $213,000; bonus/equity: bonuses, ...
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Vulnerability research on embedded targets
Emulation-backed test environments
Coverage-guided fuzzing workflows
** KBR is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to lead vulnerability discovery and validation for embedded systems and firmware in a hybrid work environment. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and direct engagement with government clients to ensure the delivery of secure systems. **

Job Summary

  • KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • The Senior Vulnerability Researcher provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, and works directly with government customers to deliver reproducible findings and scalable research capability.
  • KBR fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow, emphasizing a Zero Harm culture and a People First philosophy.

Matching Summary

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** KBR is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to lead vulnerability discovery and validation for embedded systems and firmware in a hybrid work environment. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and direct engagement with government clients to ensure the delivery of secure systems. **

Salary

Base: $142,000 - $213,000; Bonus/Equity: Bonuses, commissions, sign on, relocation, incentives possible; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • vulnerability research on embedded targets
  • emulation-backed test environments
  • coverage-guided fuzzing workflows
  • proof-of-concept exploit development
  • crash triage and root-cause analysis
  • technical leadership and mentorship
  • customer engagement for mission outcomes

Nice-to-have

  • hybrid fuzzing and advanced analysis
  • scaling fuzzing or dynamic testing
  • hardware security research experience
  • publications in embedded security
  • collaborative and innovative environment

Key Requirements

  • Active U.S. government Secret security clearance
  • Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years experience with 5+ years in vulnerability research
  • Strong embedded systems and firmware knowledge
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and assembly

Work Rights

Must have active U.S. government Secret security clearance

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