Lead Cyber Vulnerability Researcher (DoD/TS Clearance)

Bowhead; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher to join an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The role focuses on researching cyber threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies to improve the security of military weapons systems and supporting IT infrastructure.

The position requires Advanced Navy CSWF qualification, 10+ years of experience, and IAT Level III certification.

Qualifications

• Advanced Navy CSWF qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in a DoD or government platform/IT environment.
• Demonstrated experience researching cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber capabilities.
• IAT Level III Certification.

Responsibilities

• Research cyber threats, adversarial 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 R&D, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of other team members.

Skills

CSWF qualification

Threat research

Cyber capabilities

IAT Level III Certification

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher to join an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The role focuses on researching cyber threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation strategies to improve the security of military weapons systems and supporting IT infrastructure.

The position requires Advanced Navy CSWF qualification, 10+ years of experience, and IAT Level III certification.