Senior Cybersecurity Research Scientist

US Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 23, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description
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.
About this role

Summary

Researches emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defenses to inform mission planning and develop prototypes

Job title

Senior Cybersecurity Research Scientist

Experience level

senior level

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

United States, no remote work specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

None specified

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cyber threatsvulnerabilitiesdefensive techniques
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

On-site Country