Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to join our advanced cyber capabilities team. In this role, you will apply deep technical expertise in operating system internals, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis to support real-world global cyber missions.

Requirements

• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis across Linux, Embedded, and Windows operating systems.
• Reverse engineer complex binaries using tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, and debuggers like WinDbg.
• Perform embedded systems analysis and development in support of mission requirements.
• Analyze and work with advanced network protocols, including RF, wire-level, and routing protocols.
• Develop in modern programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Bash.
• Utilize virtualization and infrastructure tools including VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation, and network/storage management technologies.
• Build, maintain, and interpret databases of test results; document setups, findings, and recommendations.
• Provide clear and concise reporting through internal systems such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and internal wikis.
• Deliver weekly status updates to government clients and communicate technical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior researchers and subcontractor partners.
• Support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance