Founded in the era of bare-metal exploits and unsecured backbones, Conger Cybernetics Corporation operates at the frontier of systems engineering, offensive security, and machine cognition. We were hardening networks before most organizations knew they were exposed.

Our mission is to build infrastructure that is resilient by design, secure by default, and intelligent enough to adapt. We work with organizations that cannot afford failure — entities where a single breach, a single hour of downtime, or a single compromised node carries consequences measured in lives, capital, or national interest.

We do not sell products. We solve problems that have no off-the-shelf solution. Every engagement begins with a threat model and ends with a system that assumes the adversary is already inside. Our engineers have operated in environments ranging from enterprise cloud to air-gapped industrial control systems to forward-deployed tactical networks.

Our research division runs continuously — not toward publication, but toward capability. We study what attacks will look like before they exist in the wild, build countermeasures before defenders know to ask for them, and evaluate every AI system we touch for the ways it can be broken, manipulated, or turned against its operators.

Three divisions. One directive: build what others cannot.

• SYSTEMS — Distributed architecture, embedded firmware, hardened OS deployments, and fault-tolerant infrastructure for mission-critical environments.
• SECURITY — Red team operations, zero-trust network design, threat modeling, penetration testing, and incident response across enterprise and OT environments.
• SYNTHETIC INTELLIGENCE — Autonomous agents, adversarial ML robustness, cognitive systems research, and applied AI for operational security contexts.
• CRYPTOGRAPHY LAB — Post-quantum cryptographic protocol development, secure key infrastructure, and zero-knowledge proof applications. (Adjunct to Security division.)

• Systems Engineer — Embedded & RTOS Platforms  |  Clearance required [ + ]
  You will design, integrate, and harden real-time systems operating in environments where failure is not a recoverable condition. Work spans bare-metal firmware through RTOS kernel configuration, hardware security module integration, and supply-chain verification for fielded platforms.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Architect and implement firmware for resource-constrained embedded targets (ARM Cortex-M/R, RISC-V)
  • Configure and audit RTOS schedulers (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks) for timing-attack resistance
  • Conduct hardware security reviews: JTAG exposure, debug-port lockdown, secure boot chain validation
  • Collaborate with Red Team to emulate supply-chain and hardware implant scenarios
  • Document threat models and residual risk to program security officers

  REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years embedded systems development; 2+ years in a classified or defense-adjacent program
  • Proficiency in C and assembly for at least one embedded architecture
  • Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI eligibility strongly preferred
  • Experience with HSMs, TPMs, or secure enclaves (TrustZone, SGX)
  • Familiarity with DO-178C, IEC 62443, or equivalent safety/security standards a plus

  LOCATION & COMPENSATION

  • On-site, SCIF-accessible facility — location disclosed upon clearance verification
  • $155,000 – $195,000 base  |  classified project bonuses  |  full benefits
• Red Team Operator — Advanced Persistent Threat Simulation  |  TS/SCI preferred [ + ]
  You will emulate nation-state and criminal threat actors against client infrastructure, executing full-lifecycle intrusion campaigns from initial access through impact. This is not a compliance checkbox role. Engagements are scoped to replicate adversaries with unlimited patience and significant capability.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan and execute multi-phase adversarial campaigns: reconnaissance, initial access, lateral movement, exfiltration
  • Develop custom implants, loaders, and C2 infrastructure with low detection signatures
  • Conduct physical intrusion assessments, social engineering, and supply-chain attack simulation
  • Produce detailed kill-chain reports with defensive recommendations and detection logic
  • Mentor junior operators and contribute to internal tradecraft knowledge base

  REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated experience operating in adversary simulation or offensive security roles
  • Proficiency in at least two of: Windows internals exploitation, Active Directory abuse, cloud attack paths, OT/ICS targeting
  • Ability to write tooling in C, C++, Python, or Go; evade modern EDR/AV is a baseline expectation
  • TS/SCI preferred; candidates without clearance considered based on demonstrated capability
  • OSCP, OSED, CRTO, or equivalent — or a portfolio that makes certifications irrelevant

  LOCATION & COMPENSATION

  • Hybrid with classified on-site requirements during active engagements
  • $170,000 – $220,000 base  |  engagement bonuses  |  full benefits
• AI Safety Researcher — Alignment & Adversarial Robustness [ + ]
  You will study how AI systems fail, can be manipulated, and can be turned against their operators — then build countermeasures before those failures manifest in deployed systems. The research is applied, not theoretical: findings are expected to produce hardened systems, not just papers.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and execute adversarial evaluations of LLMs, vision models, and autonomous decision systems
  • Research prompt injection, jailbreak vectors, data poisoning, and model inversion attacks
  • Develop alignment verification methods for models operating in high-stakes or contested environments
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety constraints into production AI pipelines
  • Track and analyze emerging AI threat research; brief leadership on capability implications

  REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduate degree in ML, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent demonstrated research depth
  • Hands-on experience with transformer architectures and fine-tuning pipelines
  • Published or demonstrable work in adversarial ML, interpretability, or AI safety
  • Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with PyTorch or JAX
  • Ability to hold a security clearance preferred; some research programs require it

  LOCATION & COMPENSATION

  • Remote-eligible with quarterly on-site collaboration weeks
  • $160,000 – $210,000 base  |  research publication bonuses  |  full benefits
• Network Security Architect — Zero Trust Implementation [ + ]
  You will design network security architectures that assume breach, eliminate implicit trust, and enforce least-privilege access at every layer. Clients operate in environments where a single misconfigured segment or stale credential represents existential exposure.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and implement Zero Trust architectures across hybrid cloud, on-premise, and air-gapped environments
  • Define microsegmentation strategies, identity-based access policies, and continuous verification frameworks
  • Lead network threat modeling and attack surface reduction for critical infrastructure clients
  • Review and harden BGP, DNS, and routing configurations against manipulation and interception
  • Develop detection logic and response playbooks for network-layer intrusion scenarios

  REQUIREMENTS

  • 8+ years network engineering or security architecture; 3+ years in enterprise or government environments
  • Deep expertise in Zero Trust frameworks (NIST 800-207, CISA ZTA) and practical implementation
  • Hands-on experience with SASE, SD-WAN, and identity-aware proxies
  • Professional certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent preferred
  • Secret clearance eligible; TS/SCI a significant advantage

  LOCATION & COMPENSATION

  • Hybrid — travel to client sites required (up to 30%)
  • $165,000 – $205,000 base  |  project incentives  |  full benefits
• Cryptographic Engineer — Post-Quantum Protocols [ + ]
  You will implement and harden cryptographic systems against both classical and quantum adversaries. The transition to post-quantum cryptography is not a future concern here — it is current operational priority. You will build systems that remain secure against adversaries who are harvesting encrypted traffic today.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implement NIST PQC-standardized algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA) in production environments
  • Design hybrid classical/post-quantum key exchange and signature schemes for transition periods
  • Audit existing cryptographic implementations for side-channel vulnerabilities and protocol weaknesses
  • Develop and maintain cryptographic libraries with formal verification where required
  • Advise on PKI migration strategies and long-lived secret protection

  REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong mathematical foundation: lattice-based, hash-based, and code-based cryptography
  • Experience implementing cryptographic primitives in C, Rust, or Go at a systems level
  • Familiarity with side-channel analysis (timing, power, cache) and countermeasures
  • Contributions to open cryptographic research or standards bodies a strong plus
  • Clearance eligible required; active clearance preferred

  LOCATION & COMPENSATION

  • On-site or hybrid depending on program classification level
  • $175,000 – $225,000 base  |  full benefits  |  retention bonuses on classified programs
• Malware Analyst — Reverse Engineering & Threat Intelligence [ + ]
  You will dissect adversary tooling at the binary level, extract intelligence from malware campaigns, and translate technical findings into actionable threat intelligence that shapes client defense postures. Some samples you analyze will not have been seen before — by anyone.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform static and dynamic analysis of malware samples including novel and zero-day implants
  • Reconstruct adversary TTPs from binary artifacts, network captures, and memory images
  • Develop YARA, Sigma, and Snort/Suricata signatures for detection and hunting
  • Produce finished intelligence reports for government and enterprise clients
  • Maintain isolated analysis infrastructure and contribute to internal malware repository

  REQUIREMENTS

  • Proficiency in x86/x64 assembly and disassembly tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
  • Experience with dynamic analysis environments and anti-analysis evasion techniques
  • Familiarity with common C2 frameworks, packing techniques, and obfuscation methods
  • Strong report writing skills — technical precision for engineering audiences, executive summaries for leadership
  • Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain; some programs require TS/SCI

  LOCATION & COMPENSATION

  • On-site at secure analysis facility — no remote option for primary analysis work
  • $145,000 – $185,000 base  |  intelligence production bonuses  |  full benefits

All candidates undergo a 3-stage technical assessment. Some roles require security clearance. Transmit your profile to: [email protected]

Research collaboration inquiries: [email protected]

Response window: 24–72 hours. Encrypted communications preferred. PGP public key available on request.