Associate Cybersecurity Operations Researcher

• Conduct and support analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data
• Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Apply enterprise cybersecurity and technology security knowledge to mission challenges
• Utilize computer network defense tools and processes, including commercial vendor solutions and open-source platforms
• Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership, technical and non-technical audiences, and foreign government officials
• Analyze operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security and intelligence organizations
• Apply project planning and management methodologies to support program execution
• Engage international stakeholders with cultural awareness and professionalism
• Produce clear, structured technical documentation for diverse audiences
• Develop technical publications and conference presentations
• Develop and deliver courses
• Engage directly with customers
• Prototype tools and methodologies

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with three (3) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with one (1) year of experience
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 40% annually
• Subject to a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance
• Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors
• Experience working within or collaborating with a national Incident Response or Security Operations organization
• Technical proficiency with modern computing hardware, software, and networking technologies
• Experience conducting research and publishing academic or technical papers
• Knowledge of cybersecurity metrics, measurement, and assessment methodologies
• Participation in standards bodies, open-source projects, or professional publications
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity, risk analysis, and project management, with a strong ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences. Proficient in utilizing computer network defense tools and engaging with international stakeholders while maintaining a focus on security compliance and documentation.

• Cybersecurity Knowledge
• Project Management Methodologies
• Technical Documentation Development
• Incident Response Experience
• CISSP Certification

• Risk Analysis
• Threat Assessment
• Network Security
• Technical Writing
• Cybersecurity Metrics
• Research and Publication
• Computer Network Defense
• Modern Computing Technologies
• Security Operations
• Prototyping Tools

• Collaboration
• Cultural Awareness
• Professionalism
• Communication Skills
• Customer Engagement

• CISSP
• CEH
• CISM
• CompTIA Security+

• Critical Infrastructure
• Incident Response
• Security Operations
• Technical Publications
• International Stakeholders

• Commercial Vendor Solutions
• Open-Source Platforms
• Networking Technologies
• Computing Hardware
• Security Clearance Processes