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Exploit Engineer TS - Parsons
Software Engineer
Exploit Engineer (Technical Services) driving advanced exploit development and vulnerability analysis for the Intelligence Community, leveraging Python, C/C++, and reverse engineering to secure network operations.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated exploits for Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms using Python, C/C++, and assembly.
- Perform in-depth reverse engineering of malware and proprietary binaries to identify security weaknesses.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to translate emerging threats into actionable exploit strategies.
- Document exploit code, test results, and mitigation recommendations for internal and client-facing reports.
- Integrate custom exploits into automated testing frameworks and continuous integration pipelines.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands‑on exploit development or advanced penetration testing experience.
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and assembly language for Windows and Linux.
- Strong knowledge of reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2) and vulnerability analysis techniques.
- Experience with Metasploit, shellcode development, and exploitation of buffer overflows, format‑string, and privilege‑escalation bugs.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.