cybersecurity researcher

Collins Aerospace

<div>Date Posted:
2026-01-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Join a fast-growing research team focused on developing new and innovative technologies to ensure the security of connected cyber physical systems.
Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced cyber engineers knowledgeable in embedded system and communication platform design to support a multifaceted portfolio of research and development activities within our Applied Research &amp; Technology organization. The responsibility of this role is to advanced cybersecurity research, including the possibility of directly leading complex technical development activities and multi-disciplinary teams in the development of new security techniques for connected platforms. The person in this role should be self-motivated, serving as a primary technical contributor to new research and innovations in the communications security space. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in the threat analysis of mission- and safety-critical platforms, vulnerability analysis technologies, emerging security research, operational technology and embedded systems. Outside of technical responsibilities, the candidate should be comfortable to collaborate with business partners and customers to identify new research opportunities, drive the successful transition and adoption of innovations, and develop new technology in securing cyber physical platforms.
What You Will Do:<ul><li>
Lead and contribute to the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security</li><li>
Drive multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies</li><li>
Support advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact</li><li>
Lead technical proposal preparation and the execution of government-sponsored science and technology research</li><li>
Cultivate strong partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins business and customers to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment</li><li>
Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time</li></ul>
Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience</li><li>
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract</li><li>
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements</li><li>
1+ years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology</li><li>
Previous research experience</li></ul>
Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization</li><li>
Aerospace or defense experience</li><li>
Active DoD security clearance</li><li>
Experience working with FPGAs</li></ul><div>
What We Offer: 
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
 
<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance
</li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
</li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
</li><li>Tuition reimbursement program</li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program
</li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage
</li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection</li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits</li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
</li><li>Adoption Assistance
</li><li>Autism Benefit
</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
</li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program</li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
</li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services</li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
</li><li>And more!</li></ul></div>
Learn More and Apply Now:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate&rsquo;s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company&rsquo;s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Cybersecurity Researcher (onsite)

BigBear.ai

<div>Overview:

Vulnerability Researcher 
Location:On-Site (Annapolis Junction, MD) 
Clearance Required:TS/SCI with Poly 
Do you have a passion for uncovering hidden vulnerabilities and pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity research? Are you the kind of researcher who sees every system as a puzzle waiting to be solved? If so, BigBear.ai wants you on our team! We're seeking an elite Vulnerability Researcher that has an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance to join our cutting-edge team and deliver groundbreaking engineering and vulnerability research results that directly support national security missions. This is your chance to work on some of the most challenging and exciting research projects in the industry, discovering initial access capabilities and developing proof-of-concept exploits that make a real difference.
What you will do:

Why This Role Is Unique 
This isn't your typical cybersecurity role. As a Vulnerability Researcher at BigBear.ai, you'll:<ul><li>
Work on classified, mission-critical research that directly impacts national security.</li><li>
Collaborate with elite teams of engineers and researchers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology.</li><li>
Have the freedom to explore and innovate, discovering previously unknown vulnerabilities across hardware, software, and operating systems.</li><li>
See your research make a real difference in protecting national security interests.</li></ul> 
What You'll Do 
In this role, you'll:<ul><li>
Hunt for Vulnerabilities: Actively debug software, troubleshoot crashes, and analyze programmatic flow to uncover hidden security flaws in hardware components, software applications, and operating systems.</li><li>
Analyze Source Code: Perform in-depth source code analysis to discover software vulnerabilities and author detailed documentation on the impact and severity of each finding.</li><li>
Develop Proof-of-Concept Exploits: Create and demonstrate compelling proof-of-concept exploits against research targets, prototypes, and hands-on demonstrations of vulnerability analysis results.</li><li>
Present Your Findings: Author and deliver engaging technical presentations on assigned projects to stakeholders and leadership, showcasing the impact of your research.</li><li>
Drive Innovation: Push the boundaries of vulnerability research by discovering previously unknown vulnerabilities across multiple versions of similar technologies.</li></ul>
What you need to have:
<ul><li>Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly (required).</li><li>
Experience: 10+ years of technical experience and a B.S. in a technical discipline. (4 additional years may be substituted in lieu of a degree.)</li><li>
Programming Expertise: Minimum of 4 years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Perl, or Python in a production environment.</li><li>
Technical Background:<ul><li>
Minimum of 5 years of contiguous experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering, OR</li><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field plus a minimum of 3 years of contiguous experience.</li></ul></li><li>
Reverse Engineering: Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in hardware or software reverse engineering.</li><li>
Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience creating and delivering compelling technical presentations to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, OR minimum of 2 years of experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering.</li></ul>
What we'd like you to have: 
<div></div><ul><li>
Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to discover multiple previously unknown vulnerabilities across multiple versions of similar technologies &mdash; the more obscure, the better!</li><li>
Innovative Mindset: A relentless passion for pushing the boundaries of vulnerability research and developing creative solutions to the most complex challenges.</li><li>
Collaborative Spirit: A desire to share knowledge and collaborate with a team of like-minded researchers who are equally passionate about cybersecurity.</li></ul>
About BigBear.ai:
<div>
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai&rsquo;s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.</div><div></div><div> 
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div><div></div>

Vulnerability Researcher

YO IT CONSULTING

<div><div><div>Work Mode: Remote 
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor 
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Contract
Language Requirement: Fluent English
Recruiting on behalf of a cutting-edge AI research lab building advanced AI systems for cybersecurity applications. We are seeking senior cybersecurity professionals with deep hands-on experience across both defensive (Blue Team) and offensive (Red Team) security disciplines. In this role, you will apply real-world adversarial and defensive expertise to evaluate, stress-test, and improve AI models designed to assist with threat detection, incident response, and attack simulation. Your insights will directly inform how AI systems reason about attacks, evasions, detection logic, and response workflows. This is a flexible, remote engagement ideal for experienced practitioners who have operated in enterprise, consulting, or high-security environments.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h2>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Defensive (Blue Team) Contributions</h2>
<ul><li>Investigate and analyse real or simulated security incidents (e.g., phishing, lateral movement, ransomware, privilege escalation).
</li><li>Review logs and telemetry from SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewall, cloud, and identity systems.
</li><li>Apply frameworks such as MITRE ATTACK to classify adversary behavior.
</li><li>Evaluate alert quality, detection rules, triage decisions, and response workflows.
</li><li>Assess AI-generated investigations for technical correctness and operational realism.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Offensive (Red Team) Contributions</h2>
<ul><li>Analyse attack chains including initial access, persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
</li><li>Simulate adversarial thinking to evaluate detection gaps and bypass techniques.
</li><li>Review exploit techniques, payload behaviors, and evasion strategies.
</li><li>Provide insights into attack surface analysis and real-world adversary tactics.
</li><li>Stress-test AI systems against realistic red-team scenarios.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">AI Evaluation &amp; Feedback</h2>
<ul><li>Provide structured reasoning explaining investigative and adversarial decisions.
</li><li>Identify weaknesses in AI threat analysis and suggest improvements.
</li><li>Help refine benchmarks for detection, triage, and attack simulation accuracy.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h2>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Experience</h2>
<ul><li>5+ years in cybersecurity with experience in one or more of:
<ul><li>SOC Analyst (Level II/III)
</li><li>Incident Responder
</li><li>Detection Engineer
</li><li>Threat Hunter
</li><li>Red Team Operator / Penetration Tester
</li><li>Security Consultant (Offensive Security)
</li></ul></li><li>Hands-on experience conducting or responding to real-world security incidents.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Skills &ndash; Blue Team</h2>
<ul><li>Strong experience with:
<ul><li>SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic)
</li><li>EDR/XDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, Carbon Black)
</li><li>Log analysis and event correlation
</li><li>Network traffic analysis (Wireshark, Zeek, tcpdump)
</li></ul></li><li>Cloud security and IAM investigation experience preferred.
</li><li>Familiarity with MITRE ATT&amp;CK mapping and detection engineering.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Skills &ndash; Red Team</h2>
<ul><li>Experience with:
<ul><li>Penetration testing methodologies
</li><li>Adversary emulation and attack simulation
</li><li>Exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike or equivalents)
</li><li>Privilege escalation techniques
</li><li>Lateral movement techniques
</li><li>Evasion and obfuscation methods
</li></ul></li><li>Understanding of Active Directory attacks, phishing frameworks, and payload development is a plus.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Analytical &amp; Communication Skills</h2>
<ul><li>Strong written documentation skills explaining technical reasoning.
</li><li>Ability to think from both attacker and defender perspectives.
</li><li>Structured, logical analysis of complex security scenarios.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>Certifications such as:
<ul><li>OSCP, OSEP, CRTO (Red Team)
</li><li>GCIA, GCFA, GCIH (Blue Team)
</li><li>CISSP
</li></ul></li><li>Experience mentoring junior analysts or red team members.
</li><li>Scripting proficiency (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Why Join</h2>
<ul><li>Contribute to next-generation AI systems for cybersecurity.
</li><li>Work at the intersection of offensive and defensive security research.
</li><li>High-impact role shaping AI reasoning about real-world cyber threats.
</li><li>Flexible engagement suited for senior practitioners.
</li><li>Collaborate with leading AI researchers and security experts.
</li></ul>We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Contract and Payment Terms</h2>
<ul><li>You will be engaged as an independent contractor.</li>
<li>This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.</li>
<li>Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.</li>
<li>Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.</li></ul></div></div></div>

Cyber Security Expert - Remote

SOC Analyst - Remote

Agoda

<div>
 
 About Agoda
 
 
 
 At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.
 
 
 Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.
 
 
 No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you&rsquo;re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.
 
 
 You will be immersed in research involving the very latest cyber threats and unprecedented attacks, specifically those targeting the travel sector. Tracking these hacker groups and their evolving tactics will be a pivotal aspect of your role. Given the nature of such challenges, which change on a weekly basis, innovative and outside-the-box solutions are not just encouraged, they are a necessity.
 
 
 
 In this role, you&rsquo;ll get to:
 
 
 
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 Hunting to find undetected malware, DLP threats and API weaknesses.
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 Replicate malware in isolated environment and check security posture, and advice improvements.
 </li>
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 Ability to identify TTPs used, malware family and threat actors based from attack information.
 </li>
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 Proactively automate repetitive tasks&mdash;including threat hunting, identifying detection gaps, and other routine workflows, and leverage AI in these automations wherever possible.
 </li>
 <li>
 Author custom detection rules to provide extra layer of security besides products.
 </li>
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 Analyze each step of the attack cycle and come up with detection ideas to mitigate them.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to document and produce research content in form of reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow in the wild attacks and tricks on a daily basis, and protect Agoda against these attacks in form of attack surface reduction / hunt rules.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What you'll Need to Succeed:
 
 
 
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 Bachelors in Computer Science or related degree.
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 Experience 2-5 years in cybersecurity research.
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 Malware analysis (static and behavioral), network PCAP and memory analysis.
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 Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell), Jupyter notebooks and working with no-code flows for automation.
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 Fundamentals of malware and phishing attacks.
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 Able to separate malicious behavior from clean activity in SIEM logs
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 Demonstration of published research in public domain is a big plus (Whitepapers, Blogs, GitHub etc.)
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 Good at pattern recognition and thinking out of the box solutions.
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 Passionate with fighting Cybercriminals, and up to date with latest security news.
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 Good communication skills in English to communicate security risks to other teams.
 
 
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 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person&rsquo;s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.
 
 
 We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.
 
 
 
 Disclaimer
 
 
 
 We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency&rsquo;s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
 
 
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