Senior Cybersecurity Operations Researcher
Core
Conduct analytical studies on risk, threat, and security data to develop strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures for US Government defensive missions.
Role type
Senior Cybersecurity Operations Researcher (IC)
Builds
Technical publications, conference presentations, training courses, and prototype tools/methodologies for SOCs and CSIRTs
Domain
Cybersecurity operations, national security, risk analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
risk and threat analysis, enterprise cybersecurity knowledge, network defense tool proficiency, project planning and management, technical writing, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
experience with national Incident Response or Security Operations organizations, research and academic publishing, cybersecurity metrics and assessment methodologies, familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors
Technologies
commercial vendor security solutions, open-source security platforms, modern computing hardware and networking technologies
Responsibilities
Conduct analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data; Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership and foreign government officials; Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats; Produce clear technical documentation translating complex processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight