CAREERS

BUILD ADVANCED CAPABILITY

Join an elite team building the next generation of offensive cyber capabilities for Western intelligence and defense. We're seeking exceptional talent to advance the state of the art in mobile exploitation, AI-driven operations, and deep persistence.

Competitive Compensation
Mission-Critical Work
Elite Team

iOS Exploit Developer

MOBILE EXPLOITATION

Develop zero-click and one-click exploits for iOS devices. Research and weaponize vulnerabilities in iOS kernel, WebKit, and system services for the THERMITE mobile agent platform.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in iOS internals and XNU kernel
  • 5+ years experience with mobile security research
  • Proven track record of iOS vulnerability discovery
  • Experience with jailbreak development or iOS exploit chains
  • Strong ARM64 assembly and reverse engineering skills

Mobile Implant Developer

THERMITE TEAM

Lead development of mobile device implants for iOS and Android. Create persistent, stealthy agents capable of comprehensive device surveillance including encrypted messaging extraction.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in iOS/Android application security
  • 5+ years experience with mobile platform internals
  • Experience bypassing iOS security features (TCC, sandboxing)
  • Strong background in C/C++/Objective-C/Swift development
  • Experience with mobile forensics and data extraction

Senior Red Team Operator

OPERATIONS

Lead advanced offensive operations against hardened nation-state targets including critical infrastructure, government networks, and high-value mobile devices. Design and execute complex multi-stage attack chains.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • 7+ years experience in offensive security operations
  • Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and advanced TTPs
  • Experience operating against sophisticated defenders
  • Experience with mobile device exploitation
  • Strong operational security awareness

UEFI/Firmware Implant Developer

DEEP PERSISTENCE

Develop advanced UEFI bootkits and firmware-level implants. Create persistent access mechanisms that survive OS reinstallation and defeat SecureBoot protections.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in UEFI/BIOS architecture and development
  • Experience with firmware modification and signing bypass
  • Strong background in x86/x64 assembly and systems programming
  • Knowledge of hardware security features and TPM
  • Experience with embedded systems and SPI flash

AI/ML Security Engineer

CO-PILOT TEAM

Develop the AI Co-Pilot autonomous cyber operations system. Create natural language interfaces, decision-making algorithms, and multi-target orchestration capabilities for offensive cyber operations.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in LLM integration and prompt engineering
  • 5+ years experience in AI/ML systems development
  • Strong background in offensive security operations
  • Experience with autonomous systems and decision-making
  • Proficiency in Python and systems programming

Windows Kernel Developer

ROOTKIT DEVELOPMENT

Develop Ring-0 rootkits and kernel-mode implants for Windows. Create EDR-blind persistence mechanisms and kernel callback manipulation techniques for advanced operations.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in Windows kernel architecture
  • 5+ years experience with Windows driver development
  • Experience with EDR/AV evasion at kernel level
  • Strong background in reverse engineering and exploit development
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and x64 assembly

Vulnerability Researcher

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Discover and analyze zero-day vulnerabilities across mobile platforms, enterprise software, and network infrastructure. Develop proof-of-concept exploits for integration into operational tooling.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in vulnerability research and exploit development
  • 5+ years experience with fuzzing, static analysis, and dynamic analysis
  • Strong background in mobile, browser, and enterprise vulnerabilities
  • Experience with responsible disclosure processes
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages and assembly

Senior UI Software Engineer (C++ Qt)

PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

Lead development of the IRIS C2 command and control interface. Design intuitive UI for managing thousands of targets with real-time visualization and AI-assisted operations.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • 7+ years experience in C++ application development
  • Expert knowledge of Qt framework
  • Experience with real-time data visualization
  • Strong background in UI/UX design for complex applications
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices

Network Infrastructure Researcher

NIGHTSHADE TEAM

Research and develop exploits for network infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls. Create implants for Cisco IOS and other network operating systems.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in network device internals and protocols
  • 5+ years experience with network security research
  • Experience with IOS, JunOS, and other network OS
  • Strong background in embedded systems reverse engineering
  • Knowledge of BGP, MPLS, and carrier networks

Cyber-Physical Systems Researcher

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Analyze cyber-physical systems including power grid, transportation, and industrial control systems. Develop techniques for accessing and persisting in critical infrastructure environments.

DULLES, VA
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REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert knowledge in ICS/SCADA security
  • Experience with power systems, transportation, or manufacturing
  • Strong background in industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC)
  • Experience with safety systems and regulatory frameworks
  • Knowledge of PLC programming and HMI systems

WHY JOIN IRIS C2

NATION-STATE CAPABILITY

Build tools that operate at the highest level of offensive cyber capability. Our technology enables operations that matter for national security.

ELITE TEAM

Work alongside former intelligence community operators, world-class exploit developers, and pioneering AI researchers pushing the boundaries of offensive capability.

MISSION IMPACT

Your work directly protects Western democracies from terrorists, hostile nation-states, and transnational criminal organizations threatening our way of life.