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Mclaurin Aerospace

Cybersecurity Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at ... Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic ...

Two Six Technologies

Vulnerability Researcher

Dayton, OH · On-site

$97K - $145K/yr

... of experience in cybersecurity research, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering ... as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range $97,045-$145,568 ...

Astrion

Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Huntsville, AL

$185K - $225K/yr

As Needed Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer to join our prime contract ... Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity ...

Astrion

Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Huntsville, AL · On-site

As Needed Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer to join our prime contract ... Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity ...

Peraton

Cyber Security Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

$112K - $179K/yr

Conducts product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities that independently ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

Peraton

Cyber Security Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

Conducts product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities that independently ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

Peraton

Cyber Security Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

Conducts product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities that independently ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

MKS2 Technologies

Cybersecurity Analyst

Honolulu, HI · On-site

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S ... Capable of conducting technical research on cybersecurity issues and products and producing a ...

Peraton

Cybersecurity Research Engineer

Bedford, NH · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Peraton Labs cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

Peraton

Cybersecurity Research Engineer

Bedford, NH

$66K - $106K/yr

Peraton Labs cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract cybersecurity researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Cybersecurity Researcher vs Contract Security Analyst?

AspectContract Cybersecurity ResearcherContract Security Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP often preferredCertifications like Security+, CISSP, GIAC often required
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, often in labs or remote settingsMonitoring, incident response, and security operations
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cybersecurity firms, government agenciesFinancial institutions, corporations, government agencies

Contract Cybersecurity Researchers focus on analyzing vulnerabilities, developing exploits, and conducting security research, often in a lab or remote setting. In contrast, Contract Security Analysts primarily monitor networks, respond to incidents, and implement security measures. While both roles require similar certifications and work in cybersecurity, their daily tasks and environments differ significantly.

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Cyber Security Analyst

Cornerstone Defense

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

  • Location: Chantilly, Virginia
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #2844

General Technical Targeting Analyst
Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone's Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Forensics
  • Demonstrated XX years experience in three or more specific areas to include: analysis, network engineering, networking security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation.
  • Proven proficiency with at least three (3) or more of the following: mobile security, telecom protocols, operating systems (Windows, iOS, Android, or Linux), software reverse engineering, forensics, network analysis, vulnerability assessment or malware forensics.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development
  • Proven ability to research and analyze data from a variety of sources and to present findings in clear and concise written reports
  • Excellent verbal skills; communicate through briefs and informal communications their targeting and analysis effort to technical and non-technical audience
  • Excellent writing skills; ability to read and write cables, as well as other written products (Intels, Analytic products, etc.) as needed

Desired Qualifications:
  • MS degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Forensics
  • Experience within IC community
  • Relevant Certifications: CCFP, GCIA, CCSP, CEH, CISSP, GCFA, GCIA
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

BS Equivalent - Minimum 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IS, IA, IT, EE, Network engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Computer forensics or related technical field. Experience used as equivalency for college degree must be in addition to other experience requirements.

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