Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies in Patuxent River, MD seeks a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher to conduct advanced research into cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive/offensive cyber capabilities. The role focuses on identifying system vulnerabilities and developing technical solutions to improve the security of military weapons systems and supporting IT infrastructure.

The position requires extensive DoD/government experience, an Advanced CSWF qualification, and IAT Level III

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy CSWF qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 additional years of experience performing the above functions in a DoD or other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or IT infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience researching cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and offensive and defensive cyber capabilities.
• IAT Level III Certification

Responsibilities

• Research cyber threats and adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods.
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities in computer hardware, software, and information systems.
• Develop mitigation solutions to address identified cyber vulnerabilities.
• Research and evaluate emerging cyber technologies and techniques.
• Support the development of defensive cyber capabilities and security solutions.
• Conduct technical research to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Support cyber warfare research, development, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Serve as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.
• Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.

Skills

Cyber threat research

Vulnerability analysis

Mitigation design

Defensive cyber capabilities

Job description

Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher: Bowhead is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher will conduct advanced research into computer and information science, cyber threats, and adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods. This position will identify system vulnerabilities and develop technical solutions to improve the security and resiliency of military weapons systems and supporting IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Research cyber threats and adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods.
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities in computer hardware, software, and information systems.
• Develop mitigation solutions to address identified cyber vulnerabilities.
• Research and evaluate emerging cyber technologies and techniques.
• Support the development of defensive cyber capabilities and security solutions.
• Conduct technical research to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Support cyber warfare research, development, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Serve as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.
• Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 additional years of experience performing the above functions in a DoD or other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or IT infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience researching cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and offensive and defensive cyber capabilities.
• IAT Level III Certification

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $ 130,000 - $180,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.