CNO Vulnerability Research Expert

General information

Requisition # R66447 Locations USA-TX-San Antonio Posting Date 03/03/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented CNO Vulnerability Research Expert to join our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will support critical national security missions by identifying and analyzing software vulnerabilities, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with a highly skilled cyber team to advance offensive and defensive capabilities.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researching and discovering software vulnerabilities across multiple platforms and environments
• Reverse engineering software to identify security weaknesses and develop mechanism bypasses
• Performing as a team lead on projects when appropriate, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems
• Researching and maintaining proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and emerging trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption
• Communicating project status, findings, and risk considerations with leadership and customers
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in vulnerability research
• Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals, GDB, WinDBG)
• Experience in Python, C/C++, and Assembly (x86/x64) programming
• CNO capability development experience
• Proficiency with low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile)
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing or leading teams
• Experience developing fuzzers and static analysis tools
• Experience with modern security system features
• Experience using Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)
• Experience applying Agile Scrum methodologies
• Experience mentoring junior vulnerability researchers
   

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active Secret clearance
   

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stati