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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Security
Annapolis Junction, MD (On-Site/Office)
Description
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Vulnerability & Exploitation Specialist with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Annapolis Junction, MD. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, and our benefits.
THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group's team conducts Vulnerability Research and Reverse Engineering in a rapid prototyping, R&D environment. On this highly-visible program, you can get your hands dirty with a wide variety of tools and systems and get a chance to do some of the really cool things that can be done with a CNO skill set. The project consists of small teams working closely with customers to respond to specific mission needs, create new tools and techniques, and address ongoing challenges. This work is very hands-on, and the culture supports developing talent and letting smart people grow and tackle real-world challenges in a flexible, fun environment. On this project you could work with C/C++, Python, Assembly (x86/x64), Java, mobile OS's, windows, linux, RE and debugging tools, and more.
Work on this program takes place in both customer and contractors SCIFs in the Annapolis Junction, MD area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (acceptable to this customer).
THE ROLE
Required Skills
Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security-anyone whose job it is to advance America's strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That's what we're here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it's invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Vulnerability & Exploitation Specialist with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Annapolis Junction, MD. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, and our benefits.
THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group's team conducts Vulnerability Research and Reverse Engineering in a rapid prototyping, R&D environment. On this highly-visible program, you can get your hands dirty with a wide variety of tools and systems and get a chance to do some of the really cool things that can be done with a CNO skill set. The project consists of small teams working closely with customers to respond to specific mission needs, create new tools and techniques, and address ongoing challenges. This work is very hands-on, and the culture supports developing talent and letting smart people grow and tackle real-world challenges in a flexible, fun environment. On this project you could work with C/C++, Python, Assembly (x86/x64), Java, mobile OS's, windows, linux, RE and debugging tools, and more.
Work on this program takes place in both customer and contractors SCIFs in the Annapolis Junction, MD area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (acceptable to this customer).
THE ROLE
- We are looking for candidates who have discovered a 0-day vulnerabilities or a list of CVEs (public vulnerability disclosures) they discovered or contributed to. We are also looking for any specific work they've done exploiting vulnerabilities.
Required Skills
- Skills/experience listed out in order of priority:
- 0-day vulnerabilities or CVEs discovered and attributed to themselves
- History performing vulnerability research
- Experience with writing or using fuzzers - AFL, LibFuzzer, ClusterFuzz, oss-fuzz
- Experience with code analysis tools - CodeQL, Joern, Semgrep
- History of exploiting or productizing 0-day vulnerabilities
- History of exploiting or productizing n-day vulnerabilities/CVEs/publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
- History of reverse engineering malware or other code for CNE purposes
- Experience with reverse engineering tools - Ghidra, Ida Pro, Binary Ninja
- Experience using debuggers - GDB or WinDbg
- Experience writing, navigating, and building C/C++ code
- Experience with tools like VsCode, Visual Studio, VIM/Emacs
- Familiarity with ARM or MIPS architectures and Linux variants
- We also use Python to write a lot of our tools, so that is good to see
Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security-anyone whose job it is to advance America's strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That's what we're here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it's invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with generous company match
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Award Programs
- Variety of Company Sponsored Events
The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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