Job Description

Position Title

Cyber Vulnerability Researcher (Contingent)

Work Location

Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States, five days onsite at Camp Pendleton, CA

Position Description

The Cyber Vulnerability Researcher is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and documenting security vulnerabilities in Command and Control (C2) systems, weapon systems, and supporting infrastructure. This role involves conducting in-depth assessments of software, firmware, and networked components to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited by adversaries.

The researcher would perform reverse engineering, static and dynamic code analysis, and research cyber threat intelligence to assess the impact of vulnerabilities in an operational context. Additionally, they would contribute to CSAs, evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, and provide actionable recommendations for mitigating risks. This position requires close collaboration with MCTSSA test directors and system engineers to ensure findings translate into meaningful security improvements.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Ability to code in C or C++.
• Ability to use a scripting language (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.).
• Experience with personal computer (PC) and embedded systems architecture to include boot processes and operating system internals.
• Five or more years of experience with Ghidra for vulnerability research.
• Advanced understanding of network protocols.
• Experience with one or more assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipelined Stages (MIPS), PowerPC, etc.).
• Experience with one or more debuggers (WinDbg, OllyDbg, gdb, etc.).
• Experience with vulnerability research on one or more operating systems: Android, Windows, Linux, VxWorks, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOSs), or other custom operating systems.
• Knowledge of common mitigation techniques (Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), etc.) and ways to circumvent.
• Knowledge of fuzzing techniques and ability to engineer fuzz tests.
• Active Secret security clearance.  

Reports To

Assigned Program Manager 

Security Clearance Requirements

Current Secret clearance with ability to transfer required. Position supports federal contracts with immediate clearance verification requirements. Clearance level will be verified prior to the start date. Must be able to maintain clearance throughout employment with clearance reciprocity/transfer.

Travel Requirements

Travel is anticipated to be 10% - 15% within the Continental United States and 5%-10% outside the Continental United States 

Benefits & Compensation

• New employees are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits plan on their day of hire unless
• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Long Term & Short-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Savings Plan – 100% match for the first 3% contributed plus 50% of the next 2% contributed. (no vesting period and eligibility is your date of hire).
• Paid holidays – Eleven (11) per year
• Paid Time Off - One hundred-twenty (120) accrued hours per year
• Professional Development Program
• Salary will be determined based on the individual’s education and experience level noted otherwise. 

Overview

Lumbee Holdings is a leading provider of IT Support, Cybersecurity and Training and Development to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand our presence in the defense sector. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Lumbee Tribe Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, mental or physical disability (and medical condition, for employees in California) or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of the Company to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, mental or physical disability (and medical condition, for employees in California) or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of the Company will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, mental or physical disability (and medical condition, for employees of California) or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. 

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.

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