Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world. Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security. Position Summary As a member of the Security Research team, you will imagine weaknesses in multiple types of systems and then find, demonstrate/document, and exploit those weaknesses. You will be joining a team of mature and extremely competent Security Researchers to breakdown and fully understand how a host of different systems function. You will need to leverage extensive experience performing static and dynamic analysis and must be familiar with multiple classes of vulnerabilities. Additionally, you must be extremely comfortable communicating with team members, technical partners, and non-technical partners alike. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and confident operating at the early phases of a vulnerability research project and have the mettle to see the project through to multiple phases and iterations. Role Expectations Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering for customer tasks Perform static and dynamic analysis by applying research tools such as disassemblers, debuggers, and fuzzers Perform exploit development leveraging discovered vulnerabilities Communicate security research findings internally and, when and where appropriate, externally Mentor fellow security Position Summary As a member of the Security Research team, you will imagine weaknesses in multiple types of systems and then find, demonstrate/document, and exploit those weaknesses. You will be joining a team of mature and extremely competent Security Researchers to breakdown and fully understand how a host of different systems function. You will need to leverage extensive experience performing static and dynamic analysis and must be familiar with multiple classes of vulnerabilities. Additionally, you must be extremely comfortable communicating with team members, technical partners, and non-technical partners alike. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and confident operating at the early phases of a vulnerability research project and have the mettle to see the project through to multiple phases and iterations. Role Expectations Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering for customer tasks Perform static and dynamic analysis by applying research tools such as disassemblers, debuggers, and fuzzers Perform exploit development leveraging discovered vulnerabilities Communicate security research findings internally and, when and where appropriate, externally Mentor fellow security researchers Requirements LLM-assisted RE/VR experience Static and Dynamic UNIX RE experience, but Windows as well as UNIX is a plus (only UNIX is required) Exploit development defeating security mitigations experience Experience writing custom RE tools such as fuzzers, decompiler plugins, and program analysis tools UNIX kernel RE/VR experience Exploit development defeating modern security mitigations experience Hardware RE/VR experience Experience integrating productized capabilities into CNO tools Salary Range: $122,100 - $207,600 Pay Range The posted pay range reflects the national salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range. Total Rewards In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions. At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact. Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions. We are 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 veteran status.

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Role Expectations
Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering for customer tasks
Perform static and dynamic analysis by applying research tools such as disassemblers, debuggers, and fuzzers
Perform exploit development leveraging discovered vulnerabilities
Communicate security research findings internally and, when and where appropriate, externally Mentor fellow security
Role Expectations
Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering for customer tasks
Perform static and dynamic analysis by applying research tools such as disassemblers, debuggers, and fuzzers
Perform exploit development leveraging discovered vulnerabilities
Communicate security research findings internally and, when and where appropriate, externally Mentor fellow security researchers
LLM-assisted RE/VR experience
Exploit development defeating security mitigations experience
Experience writing custom RE tools such as fuzzers, decompiler plugins, and program analysis tools
UNIX kernel RE/VR experience
Exploit development defeating modern security mitigations experience
Hardware RE/VR experience
Experience integrating productized capabilities into CNO tools

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Static and Dynamic UNIX RE experience, but Windows as well as UNIX is a plus (only UNIX is required)

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401(K)

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