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Windows Vulnerability Research

Nightwing

Company websitenightwing.com (Nightwing, opens in new tab)

Base salary $122K  to $253K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Sterling, VA

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  • LocationSterling, VA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.


Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Windows Vulnerability Research (VR) Engineer to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts on Windows platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in low-level programming, vulnerability research, and exploit development, along with a strong background in secure software analysis.

Required Qualifications
In addition to meeting all baseline technical requirements for contractor technical personnel, the candidate must possess, at a minimum, the following:

  • Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

  • At least three (3) years of professional experience in each of the following:

    • Developing, testing, and debugging software in C

    • Developing, testing, and debugging software in C++

    • Developing, testing, and debugging software in Python

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in:

    • Vulnerability Research (VR)

    • Reverse Engineering (RE)

    • Exploit development and exploitation

  • Proven expertise working with Windows operating systems, including internal architectures, debugging, and security mechanisms

Preferred Skills (Optional – if you want to add them later)

  • Experience with Windows kernel internals

  • Familiarity with common reverse engineering tools and debuggers

  • Understanding of modern exploit mitigations and bypass techniques

  • Experience supporting mission-critical or government systems

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award


Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.


Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.


Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

 

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($122,000) is above 36% of the 184 IT & Security roles in Virginia listed on this site; 14 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $130,000; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $159,300.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Windows Vulnerability Research (this listing)$122K - $253K
Windows Kernel Developer$122K - $253K
Software Engineer 3$122K - $253K
Senior Program / Product Manager$122K - $253K
Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager$122K - $253K
Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV$122K - $253K
Senior Principal Cyber Engineer$122K - $253K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Nightwing roles · How to read the bar

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-07-13
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Location as the employer wrote it: Sterling, VA

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualificatio

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