Requirements
Must have:
- We require an active TS/SCI clearance. - We require a bachelors degree in a technical field. - We require at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. - We need strong, recent hands-on expertise in C for systems-level programming. - We need strong, recent hands-on expertise in Python for tooling, scripting, and automation. - We require proficiency with Git and contemporary software development workflows. - We expect practical experience in several of these areas: cross-compiling for multiple targets, reverse engineering with tools such as GDB, IDA Pro, or Ghidra, vulnerability research or exploit development, building modular implants or payload frameworks, process injection or similar low-level methods, C2 platforms such as Mythic, Cobalt Strike, or Vermilion Strike, and network programming involving sockets, protocols, and TCP/IP. - We prefer 8 years of experience. - We prefer a strong background in Unix-like environments, with Linux preferred; equivalent Windows depth is also valuable. - We prefer demonstrated success building complex offensive tooling from end to end, especially a full Remote Access Tool that can be cross-compiled. - We prefer familiarity with secure coding practices and testing approaches. - We require the ability to work on-site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. - We consider experience with Mbed TLS, CMocka, Prompt Toolkit, Click, and Poetry a plus.
Responsibilities:
- We develop and maintain cyber capabilities using C and Python. - We design modular, scalable tooling for operational deployment. - We perform cross-compilation across a variety of architectures and platforms. - We carry out reverse engineering and low-level system analysis. - We contribute to vulnerability research and exploit creation. - We build and integrate implants and tools with C2 frameworks. - We collaborate with operators to refine solutions based on mission needs. - We keep codebases well organized, version-controlled, and reproducible.
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Company:
We are Vantor, and we are looking for an experienced Cyber Operations Capabilities Developer to support mission-critical offensive cyber operations by building advanced, low-level, high-performance tooling. This is a highly technical engineering role spanning research, development, and operational deployment. The position is on-site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) for eligible employees. We also provide pay transparency, with a base salary range of $92,000 to $195,000 annually depending on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and market conditions. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to workplace diversity.
