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Scientific Research Corporation

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Cyber Computer Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/18/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In PersonUp to 10% travel may be required.
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must possess an active Secret clearance at minimum.
  • The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of cybersecurity experience.
  • The candidate must currently hold a Department of Defense 8570-compliant Information Assurance Technical Level II certification, such as Systems Security Certified Practitioner or Security+ Continuing Education with an appropriate Continuing Education or operating-system certificate, and an Information Assurance Manager Level II certification, such as Certified Authorization Professional or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education, or be able to obtain these certifications within six months. The Continuing Education or operating-system certificate may include Windows or Linux.
  • The candidate must have experience with eMASS and/or Xacta, ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol, benchmarks, Security Technical Implementation Guide Viewer, and Plans of Action and Milestones.
  • The candidate must have experience with patching and reviewing system and event logs for operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
  • The candidate must be able to diagnose and solve problems within a computer network.
  • The candidate must have knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology and Defense Information Systems Agency standards, guidelines, and requirements as related to cybersecurity and risk management.
  • The candidate must have experience reviewing compliance in Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and other operating systems in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency and National Institute of Standards and Technology requirements.
  • The candidate must be a United States citizen and hold or be eligible for a United States government security clearance at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level.
Responsibilities
  • Support the information system owner in completing security assessments, achieving system authorizations, performing continuous monitoring, and managing configurations.
  • Verify that patches and virus definitions are updated on systems using existing automated tools.
  • Adhere to predefined configuration-management and change-management policies for authorizing software before implementation on systems.
  • Verify mitigation and closure of open vulnerabilities following the Naval Surface Warfare Center change-control process.
  • Assess Naval Surface Warfare Center systems in accordance with Navy, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Defense, and Defense Information Systems Agency guidance.
  • Report security incidents in accordance with the Command's Incident Response Plan.
  • Ensure systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable security policies and practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in computer design, software development or computer networks.
  • Experience in the research, design, development, and test of computer hardware and software programs.
  • Understanding of the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework process.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer, electrical or electronics engineering or mathematics with a concentration in computer science.
  • Minimum current Information Assurance Technical Level I certification, including A+ Continuing Education, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Security+, Network+ Continuing Education, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner.

About the company

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Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced gives SRC access to a $3.5 billion, 15-year Navy pipeline.
  • The August 2026 Navy contract for C4I engineering broadens work across multiple ship fleets.
  • CBP kept SRC as incumbent for $21.39 million aircraft sensor support through September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • CBP’s Aircraft Sensors Technical Support Services ends September 22, 2026, forcing recompete risk.
  • SRC’s growth depends on defense contracting cycles and incumbent renewals, not product revenue.
  • Private ownership and federal concentration make a single protest or budget cut damaging.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • SRC won NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced across seven zones in March 2026.
  • SRC holds deep C4I, cyber, and aircraft-sensor sustainment work across Navy and CBP.
  • SRC remains embedded in follow-on federal vehicles, including OASIS UNR and Seaport.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 7%

1 year growth

↑ 7%

2 year growth

↑ 9%