Cyber Research Scientist

Maximus supports applied cybersecurity research across the DoW market, advancing innovative tools, techniques, and mitigation strategies to counter emerging cyber threats. The Cyber Research Scientist role focuses on researching emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive techniques to inform mission planning, proto@type development, and operational risk mitigation in classified environments.

This position is contingent upon award.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS053, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques relevant to DoW missions

Develop security tools, techniques and proof-of-concept solutions

Conduct malware analysis, vulnerability and reverse engineering research

Perform threat modeling and assess mitigation strategies

Produce technical reports, research artifacts, and briefings to support operational decision making

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance

MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field

7+ years of cybersecurity research experience

Peer-reviewed cybersecurity research publications or conference presentations

Experience with the following tools and techniques:

Reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja)

Malware analysis frameworks and sandbox environments

Vulnerability research and exploit analysis tooling

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field

Experience supporting DoW or national security cyber research efforts

Advanced reverse engineering, exploit development, or post exploitation research expertise

Prior experience working within classified cyber research or innovation units

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Minimum Requirements

TCS053, T5, Band 8

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$140,000

Maximum Salary

$180,000