Cybersecurity Operations Researcher
Core
Develop and execute strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures, conduct analytical studies on risk and threats, and prototype tools to strengthen national and international security operations capabilities.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity operations researcher
Builds
Technical publications, conference presentations, training courses, prototype tools and methodologies
Domain
Cybersecurity operations, national security, incident response
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
risk analysis, threat analysis, network defense, project management, technical writing, stakeholder engagement, security clearance maintenance
Preferred skills
critical infrastructure knowledge, national incident response experience, academic publishing, cybersecurity metrics, standards body participation
Technologies
commercial vendor solutions, open-source platforms, modern computing hardware, software, networking technologies
Responsibilities
Conduct analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data; Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership and foreign officials; Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats; Produce clear technical documentation; Engage international stakeholders; Apply project planning methodologies to support program execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic focus