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Job Title: Cyber Vulnerability Research Engineer
Company Name: Maximus
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/14/2026
Expire Date: 08/13/2026
Job Categories: Consulting Services, Engineering, Government and Policy
Job Description
Cyber Vulnerability Research Engineer
Vulnerability Researcher

Maximus conducts advanced vulnerability research to strengthen Department of War (DoW) systems. This role focuses on discovering, analyzing, and validating vulnerabilities across hardware and software platforms.

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:
- Identify zero‑day and known vulnerabilities
- Conduct reverse engineering and exploit development
- Analyze complex hardware and software weaknesses
- Coordinate responsible vulnerability disclosure activities

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 10+ years of vulnerability research experience
- Required DoD 8140 certifications for DCWF 541 – CISA, CSM, GCIH or GSNA
- 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: 
- Bug bounty or coordinated disclosure experience
- Assembly-level analysis and low‑level debugging proficiency
- Prior service supporting DoW cyber research missions

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Minimum Requirements
TCS053, T5, Band 8
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EEO Statement
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.
Pay Transparency
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
$
120,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
160,000.00
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Company Name: Maximus
Website:https://maximus.avature.net/careers/FolderDetail/United-States-Cyber-Vulnerability-Research-Engineer-BID-SPAR-39375/39375?source=HBCU_Connect
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