CNE Developer – Windows Kernel Vulnerability Research
Location: Arlington, VA (100% Onsite)
Clearance Requirements : Active TS/SCI Required
Are you a passionate cybersecurity engineer with deep Windows kernel expertise and a strong offensive cyber mindset? A Global Defense Contractor is seeking a CNE Developer to drive critical vulnerability research and exploitation development supporting mission-critical cyber operations.
In this role, you will work with a highly technical team solving real-world challenges at the intersection of Windows internals, reverse engineering, and advanced offensive cyber capabilities.
What You'll Do:
· Lead Windows kernel vulnerability research and analysis
· Design, develop, and test exploit and CNE tooling
· Reverse engineer complex targets and firmware
· Analyze and debug at the OS and network level
· Collaborate with cross-functional cyber research and operations teams
Required Skills & Experience:
· Active TS/SCI clearance (no exceptions)
· Strong experience in Windows kernel development & security
· Proficiency in C / C++ and Python
· Deep experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery
· Solid understanding of sockets / TCP/IP networking
· Advanced debugging skills (WinDbg, GDB, etc.)
· Exposure to embedded systems environments