Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher

Overview

Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher:

Bowhead is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher will conduct advanced research into computer and information science, cyber threats, and adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods. This position will identify system vulnerabilities and develop technical solutions to improve the security and resiliency of military weapons systems and supporting IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Research cyber threats and adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods.

• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities in computer hardware, software, and information systems.

• Develop mitigation solutions to address identified cyber vulnerabilities.

• Research and evaluate emerging cyber technologies and techniques.

• Support the development of defensive cyber capabilities and security solutions.

• Conduct technical research to address complex cybersecurity challenges.

• Support cyber warfare research, development, testing, and evaluation activities.

• Serve as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.

• Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

• At least 5 additional years of experience performing the above functions in a DoD or other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or IT infrastructure environment.

• Demonstrated experience researching cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and offensive and defensive cyber capabilities.

• IAT Level III Certification

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $ 130,000 - $180,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26582

Category Information Technology

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Min USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%