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Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Accenture Federal Services

Herndon, VA

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Bash Scripting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Workstations, Customer/Client Research, Database Administration, Debugging Tools, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Government, Government, Hunting, IDA Pro, Internet Security, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Military, Network Administration/Management, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Programming Languages, Public Safety, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Reverse Engineering, Routing Protocols, Security Analysis, Security Software, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Testing, VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vSphere, Virtualization, Wiki, Willing to Travel, WinDbg
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
Today
 
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 
 
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 
 
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
 

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. You will work hands‑on in both unclassified and classified environments, collaborating with a small, highly skilled team within a large, mission‑critical program.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

What you need to get into the door:

  • Cyber tool testing experience
  • In depth knowledge of Python
  • Network threat hunting
  • Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support
  • Ability to interpret a database of results; describe test set up and results to team members and client; review log files; write reports; update documentation files
  • Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches to incorporate client feedback
  • Academic degree(s) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics; or equivalent military experience

Bonus if you have:

  • Experience with Bash
  • Experience with complex cyber tools testing
  • Experience with VMware, vSphere, ESXi, Workstation, managing storage solutions
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of C/C++

Security clearance:

Active TS/SCI security clearance is required

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$86,400—$176,200 USD
 
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
 
Requesting An Accommodation 
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
 
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
 
Other Employment Statements 
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
 
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
 
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
 
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
 
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