Senior Cybersecurity Research Scientist

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 San Antonio TX United States Full-time

Cyber Research Scientist

Maximus supports applied cybersecurity research across the DoW market, advancing innovative tools, techniques, and mitigation strategies to counter emerging cyber threats. The Cyber Research Scientist role focuses on researching emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive techniques to inform mission planning, prototype development, and operational risk mitigation in classified environments.

This position is contingent upon award.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS053, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques relevant to DoW missions
• Develop security tools, techniques and proof-of-concept solutions
• Conduct malware analysis, vulnerability and reverse engineering research
• Perform threat modeling and assess mitigation strategies
• Produce technical reports, research artifacts, and briefings to support operational decision making

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
• MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
• 7+ years of cybersecurity research experience
• Peer‑reviewed cybersecurity research publications or conference presentations
• Experience with the following tools and techniques:
• Reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja)
• Malware analysis frameworks and sandbox environments
• Vulnerability research and exploit analysis tooling

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
• Experience supporting DoW or national security cyber research efforts
• Advanced reverse engineering, exploit development, or post exploitation research expertise
• Prior experience working within classified cyber research or innovation units

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TCS053, T5, Band 8 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. Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

$ 140,000.00

Maximum Salary

$ 180,000.00