Cyber Technology Researcher

BCMC

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extremely competitive salary

Employer-paid medical, dental & vision

Employer-paid life/STD/LTD disability

401k with match and profit sharing

FSA for dependent & health care

Generous leave

Job summary

BCMC supports a U.S. Government customer by providing onsite incident response to civilian agencies and critical asset owners during cyber-attacks, including investigation and restoration of services.

The Cyber Technology Researcher will track and manage cases through their lifecycle, document requirements, and oversee capability delivery aligned to needs. A strong background in cyber operations and stakeholder coordination is essential.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required for the role.
Active Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI preferred.
5+ years of direct experience in IT cyber operations or related fields.
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation.

Responsibilities

Conduct capability-based research addressing customer technology needs.
Evaluate technology solutions against functional requirements and test progenitors.
Stay current on emerging market technologies impacting operations.
Collaborate to maintain inventory of customer-procured tech and data.
Engage with customers to clarify requirements and align recommendations.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI preferred

5+ years IT cyber operations

Federal cybersecurity operations

DevOps / CI/CD

Change management

Stakeholder management

Incident response

Documentation skills

Education

BS in Systems Engineering, CS, Cyber Security, CE

HS Diploma + 7-9 years direct experience

Job description

BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. We are seeking a Cyber Technology Researcher to support this critical customer mission.

The Cyber Technology Researcher will be responsible for concurrently tracking, advising, and managing individual cases through their lifecycle – from initial submission to capability delivery and feedback. The researcher will adhere to established procedures to document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee the implementation of capabilities aligned to those requirements.

Responsibilities

Conducting capability-based research into commercial and non-commercial technology solutions that address customer identified technology needs.
Evaluating technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements. Evaluations may include hands‑on capability testing of trial licenses and open‑source capabilities.
Remaining up‑to‑date on emerging market technologies and products that relate to capabilities that may impact customer operations and analysis.
Collaborating with knowledge management personnel to maintain an inventory of customer‑procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
Meeting with and engaging customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure alignment between technology recommendations and customer mission needs.

Required Skills

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber operations, systems integration or related fields
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments
Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions
Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation practices
Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks
Experience with incident response and mission‑critical system operations
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desired Skills

ITIL, PMP, or similar operations/project management certification
Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations
Background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation
Experience managing integrations in federated multi‑stakeholder environments
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management
Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms

Required Education

BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.

Desired Certifications