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GM Financial

Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

The Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - Incident Response will lead the detection, investigation, and ... Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation * Understanding of ...

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$113K - $155K/yr

The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues ... Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools ...

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$113K - $155K/yr

The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues ... Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools ...

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$113K - $155K/yr

The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues ... Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools ...

GM Financial

Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

Irving, TX · Hybrid

Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation * Understanding of ... The Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - Incident Response will lead the detection, investigation, and ...

TAMKO

Cyber Security Engineer I

Coppell, TX · On-site

Working in close collaboration with senior cybersecurity engineers and cross-functional teams, the ... and research * Participate in security labs, tabletop exercises, and hands-on training ...

TAMKO

Cyber Security Engineer I

Coppell, TX

Working in close collaboration with senior cybersecurity engineers and cross-functional teams, the ... and research * Participate in security labs, tabletop exercises, and hands-on training ...

Yum! Brands

Sr. IT Security Analyst

Plano, TX

$100K - $115K/yr

Cybersecurity team, as an individual contributor, you will serve as the primary escalation point ... researching, and addressing network security events. Your primary duties will allow you to use your ...

GM Financial

Cybersecurity Analyst

Irving, TX · Hybrid

Demonstrated ability to independently investigate technical findings using open-source research to ... with senior level management preferred * At least 1 year of experience in one or more of the ...

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Senior Cybersecurity Research Scientist

Maximus

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$88K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job Posting Title
Senior Cybersecurity Research Scientist
Date
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
City
San Antonio
State
TX
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
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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Minimum Requirements
TCS053, T5, Band 8
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
$
140,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
180,000.00

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