Senior Cybersecurity Research Scientist

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct original research into emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. Reverse engineer malware and analyze vulnerabilities to uncover new attack surfaces. Develop and test prototype tools for intrusion detection, threat hunting, and exploit prevention. Analyze large-scale datasets to identify indicators of compromise and behavioral anomalies. Publish technical findings and present research at classified and public conferences. Collaborate with DoD and USAF engineering teams to operationalize research into mission systems. Support Zero Trust architecture development and defensive cyber operations initiatives. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years in technology consulting. At least 5 years supporting federal government programs. Proven experience in cybersecurity research, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis. Expertise in malware analysis, exploit mitigation, and vulnerability research. Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell for automation and tool development. Familiarity with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, ELK Stack). Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and Zero Trust frameworks. Experience with cloud-native security research (Kubernetes, containers, serverless). Ability to translate research into operational tools and mission capabilities. Required Certifications (At least 1 required): CompTIA Security‑CISSP, ISSAP, CCSP

CISM, CISA

GSLC, GXPN, GDSA

CEH, CCISO

GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Experience with USAF-specific architecture and compliance standards. Application of machine learning to cybersecurity datasets for anomaly detection and threat modeling. Experience collaborating with red/blue teams and integrating research into DevSecOps pipelines. Strong publication record and ability to present findings to technical and executive audiences. Demonstrated innovation and continuous improvement in large-scale R&D environments. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Maximus