Couldn't take it - Cyber Security Specialist ASM Research Employee Review

1.0
16 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Telework policy was nice. Co-workers were friendly. Understanding supervisors. Great pay for not really doing anything. Great benefits.

Cons

Hired as Cyber Security Engineer, Senior Level, which turned out just to be because of my length of time in the industry. I expected to be doing that type of work. Instead, I ended up calling people around the globe and walking them through installing MobilePass, a OTP software. It was very repetitive and not in line with what I thought I'd be doing. At $80k/yr, I felt it was a rip off of the VA and the taxpayers and only benefited a NON-US company. I couldn't take it and found some place else to work. There are lots of families that work in the higher ups, which is kind of fishy.

Explore other reviews about ASM Research

5.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

ASM Research provides a collaborative engineering environment that empowers technical professionals to take ownership of massive, enterprise-scale performance architectures. The leadership strongly recognizes dedication and impact, creating a culture where mentoring peers and driving operational excellence are deeply valued. It is an ideal workplace for engineers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges while safeguarding mission-critical systems.

Cons

While ASM Research offers great stability, the specialized nature of long-term government contracts can sometimes slow down the adoption of modern, open-source automation tools and frameworks. Navigating the rigid compliance and bureaucratic layers required for federal systems can occasionally extend project timelines and administrative overhead. Additionally, engineers looking for rapid exposure to fast-paced, commercial tech stacks may find the environment more focused on maintaining and optimizing legacy enterprise architectures.

5.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Easy to work with and get along with coworkers!

Cons

No cons really at this time. Typical job!

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All