Cyber Security Engineer/Scientist (Ph.D.)

Overview In this Senior Manager role, you will guide cyber security consulting and threat mitigation for diverse clients, aligning security strategies with Exponent’s multidisciplinary approach. You’ll help grow the business by leveraging your network and Exponent’s capabilities to win engagements. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to implement safeguards, evaluate threats, and advance risk reduction for national security–relevant and commercial clients. This is a chance to shape security solutions at scale while mentoring teams in a collaborative, learning-focused culture. Compensation / Benefitsbase salaryannual bonus401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salarycompetitive benefitscareer growth and mentoring ResponsibilitiesProvide cyber security consulting and threat mitigation assessments for clientsOffer expertise in areas such as identity management and access control, threat mitigation, privacy protection and safeguarding, intrusion detection, ML/DL, insider threat detection, and software analyses/reverse engineeringDevelop new consulting engagements within the first year of employmentLeverage personal network and Exponent’s capabilities to generate new business leads and expand client offerings Key requirementsPh.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field5+ years of experience in securityProven track record as a cyber security consultant and strategic advisorExperience in business development and securing contracts/fundingStrong leadership and project management skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to work independently and in multidisciplinary teamsU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearanceexcellent verbal and written communicationability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teamsleadershipIdentity management and access controlThreat mitigationPrivacy protection and safeguarding