Associate Cybersecurity Operations Researcher

What you'll do

• Conduct analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
• Utilize computer network defense tools and processes from commercial and open-source platforms.
• Brief senior leadership and foreign government officials on strategic and technical topics.
• Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security and intelligence organizations.
• Apply project planning and management methodologies to support program execution.
• Produce clear technical documentation that translates complex processes for diverse audiences.
• Design and deliver training and engagement programs for incident response and security teams.
• Prototype innovative tools and methodologies for evaluating and measuring mission success.

What we're looking for

• You must have a BS in Computer Science or a related discipline with three years of experience.
• You must have an MS in Computer Science or a related discipline with one year of experience.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance.
• You must have the willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% annually.
• You must be able to produce clear technical documentation and brief strategic topics to diverse audiences.
• You must understand enterprise cybersecurity, network defense tools, and project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors (preferred).
• Experience working with national Incident Response or Security Operations organizations (preferred).
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with modern computing hardware, software, and networking technologies (preferred).
• Experience conducting research and publishing academic or technical papers (preferred).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity metrics, measurement, and assessment methodologies (preferred).
• Participation in public forums such as standards bodies or open-source projects (preferred).
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent (preferred).