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Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Advanced; Security Engin Security Clearance

Job in Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland, 20653, USA
Listing for: MIL Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 115000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Advanced(Security Engin with Security Clearance
Location: Lexington Park

Summary The MIL Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Advanced (Security Engineering, Senior Analyst) to support the daily operations of the Naval Aviation Red Team. The successful candidate will serve at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. This position currently requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities
* Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors.
* Conduct research into cyber threats, adversarial offensive and defensive tools, techniques, and methods, and mitigation solutions.
* Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software with a focus on system security and vulnerability.
* Perform technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas (e.g., local computing environment, network and infrastructure, enclave boundary, supporting infrastructure, and applications).
* Analyze the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provide actionable results.
* Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
* Identify issues and vulnerabilities associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Travel 10% to other sites, as required

Required Qualifications
* At least 5 years of relevant experience
* Must obtain qualifications aligned with one or more DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) roles-111, 221, 461, 511, 531, 541, 612, or 622-within 30 days of contract performance start. A list of acceptable certifications can be found on the Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line website ( https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?

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* Ability to interact and communicate with our clients and project/task sponsors
* Ability to work in a diverse team environment
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance, team environment
* High degree of organizational and communication skills Desired Qualifications
* Knowledge of adversarial threat representation tactics, techniques, and procedures
* Experience programming in Python
* Experience and knowledge of naval aviation acquisition programs
* Certification in either Microsoft or Linux OS Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline. A related Master's degree and/or advanced certifications may be considered in lieu of required experience. Clearance All applicants for this position must possess a current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $115,000 - $170,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page. Why MIL? The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you!

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