Cyber Vulnerability Research Engineer

Maximus

93d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Maximus conducts advanced vulnerability research to strengthen Department of War (DoW) systems. This role focuses on discovering, analyzing, and validating vulnerabilities across hardware and software platforms. This position is contingent upon award. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS053, T5, Band 8

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
• 10+ years of vulnerability research experience
• Required DoD 8140 certifications for DCWF 541 – CISA, CSM, GCIH or GSNA
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja)
• Experience with malware analysis frameworks and sandbox environments
• Experience with vulnerability research and exploit analysis tooling

Nice To Haves

• Bug bounty or coordinated disclosure experience
• Assembly-level analysis and low‑level debugging proficiency
• Prior service supporting DoW cyber research missions

Responsibilities

• Identify zero‑day and known vulnerabilities
• Conduct reverse engineering and exploit development
• Analyze complex hardware and software weaknesses
• Coordinate responsible vulnerability disclosure activities

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior