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Vulnerability Researcher II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Title: Security Researcher
Location: St. Petersburg FL Melbourne FL San Antonio TX
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
Employment type: Full Time
Location: St. Petersburg FL Melbourne FL San Antonio TX
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy creativity and technical excellence.
We are seeking security researchers to independently explore and exploit complex systems from kernels to embedded platforms to solve the unsolvable. This role combines deep technical problem-solving with real-world impact on defense and homeland security systems.Get s#it done.
This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program access
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Conducting reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications OS components and embedded systems with guidance from senior researchers.
- Assisting in identifying attack surfaces analyzing in-memory behavior and documenting findings.
- Creating simple proof-of-concept exploits or scripts to validate discovered vulnerabilities.
- Supporting research on mobile devices firmware and embedded platforms.
- Collaborating closely with teammates participating in design discussions and contributing to shared tooling.
- Communicating results clearly to peers and improving documentation.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Built a strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout CPU architecture basics (x86/ARM/MIPS) OS internals or compiler behavior.
- Completed coursework projects internships or entry-level work involving reverse engineering binary analysis or vulnerability discovery.
- Used tools such as IDA Ghidra Binary Ninja or debuggers during academic or practical exercises.
- Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
- Gained familiarity with security fundamentals such as exploit mitigations (ASLR DEP/NX stack canaries) cryptographic concepts and protocol behavior (TCP/IP HTTP DNS).
- Demonstrated curiosity and a growth mindset through self-driven learning or personal research projects.
EVEN BETTER
- Experience with malware analysis symbolic execution or automated VR pipelines.
- Exposure to mobile OS security (iOS Android) or RTOS environments.
- Familiarity with software protection/anti-reversing techniques.
- Background with hardware interfaces embedded boards or radio/wireless protocols.
REFERRALS
Know someone who would make a great Vulnerability Researcher
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability status protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Research Innovations Inc (RII) co-creates RIIdiculously Awesome solutions that make the world safer. We support critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers with transformative JADC2 technology solutions.
