Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant

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We are looking for a Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant that has deep expertise in Windows and associated technologies.

You care deeply about security and have good hands-on experience with Windows internals. You love exploring and finding what doesn't seem quite right and correcting it.

Root cause analysis is your middle name, and you are constantly scanning the horizon for what vulnerabilities may be lurking by reading current threat information.

You enjoy keeping the bad guys out and fighting the good fight.

You'll have a variety of skills which may include information security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, host / network forensics, cyber-crime investigation, penetration testing, business continuity, and cyber threat intelligence.

In addition, as a Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant, you'll have tactical skills in exploit testing, and exploit proof-of-concept development and analysis, to identify over-the-horizon cyber-attack vectors that may pose a risk to the company's information security environment.

Each day will be unique and engaging as you'll conduct technical research and identify methods to detect emerging cyber threats, and have a deep, technical understanding of evolving Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

You'll have a well-rounded understanding of endpoint / network defenses and detection methodologies, and a proficient understanding in how adversarial cyber threat actors think and attack.

We need someone that has a collaborative nature that will work harmoniously with multiple teams such as the Cyber Threat Fusion Center, Security Content Development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Offensive Security teams will be critical to success.

You enjoy high paced work load and are able to execute smoothly in a fast paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities.

We need someone who is refined and professional both with verbal and written communications.

In this role, you will :

Conduct exploit testing, proof-of-concept development, and analysis on relevant Windows threats and threat actors

Follow current trends on evolving threats, threat actors, and their TTPs to identify over-the-horizon cyber-attack vectors that may pose a risk to the company's information security environment

Identify, collect, and analyze malicious code to conduct exploit and malware research specific to Windows and threat actors

Utilize subject matter knowledge in industry identifying security solutions

Review and correlate security logs

Identify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives

Consult with engineering team on change design requiring solid understanding of technical process controls or standards that influence and drive new initiatives

Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers

Required Qualifications :

5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education

3+ years of experience in research, analysis and testing of Windows-based exploits, malware and TTPs

2+ years of executing ethical penetration testing including exploitation and post-exploitation experience

Desired Qualifications :

Information security experience including experience in one or more of the following security disciplines : information security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, host / network forensics, cyber-crime investigation, penetration testing, business continuity, or cyber threat intelligence

Malware research and analysis experience

Experience with security technology product evaluation, proof of concepts and testing

Experience in detection engineering and signature development

General programming skills, along with knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Golang, and. NET

Assess cloud system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies

Experience with malware reverse engineering

Prior experience with banking or financial services industry

Knowledge and understanding of data security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, Internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions

Experience with multiple operating systems to include Windows, Mac OS, and Unix / Linux

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Posting End Date : 12 Sep 2024

12 Sep 2024

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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