Cybersecurity Researcher

Protecting the Future of Cybersecurity

Fortra is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Researcher to join our team of experts in threat research and intelligence analysis. As a key member of our research team, you will contribute to the development of analytical content based on multiple types of cyber threat research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new features and functionality to improve our threat intelligence capabilities
• Work with our research and development team to improve processes and best practices
• Serve as a technical expert on threat intelligence projects
• Participate in full project life cycle, including requirements analysis and design
• Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements
• Analyze project code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed
• Work independently on highly complex projects
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies
• Actively research various types of cyber-attacks using active defense techniques, data analysis, and open-source intelligence gathering
• Create analytical products in the form of intelligence alerts, threat reports, whitepapers, and blog posts
• Engage with threat actors using active defense techniques to collect intelligence
• Conduct data analysis to identify notable phishing and APT trends
• Communicate analytical findings to various audiences through in-person and virtual presentations
• Assist and mentor less experienced peers
• Develop and deploy SNORT and Suricata rules to detect the latest cyber threats at the network level
• Design and maintain the IDS content release pipeline
• Develop new threat intelligence pipelines to improve our detection efficacy

Requirements:

• 10+ years in operational threat research or intelligence analysis
• Proven previous experience in the Cybersecurity Researcher III role
• Ability to digest raw intelligence and produce well-written analytical products
• Understanding of social engineering techniques and phishing threats
• Knowledge of various types of cyber threats, threat groups, attack vectors, attacker tactics, and countermeasures
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Outstanding data analysis skills and experience with data analysis tools
• Assist as a project leader or as a subject matter expert
• Working knowledge of the Agile Project development methodology and be able to implement those methodologies in active projects
• Proven experience and knowledge of the relevant programming language requirements for this role and the ability to share that knowledge with team members

About Us:

Fortra is a cybersecurity company that offers a best-in-class solutions portfolio, proactively adapting to the ever-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, and putting people first. We're known for our innovative software and services, world-class support, and the commitment and satisfaction of employees across the globe.

We Are Fortra

Our people make us great. Our employees are a resilient and diverse group of global problem solvers, proactive protectors, and relentless allies, empowered to show up every day authentically, ready to fight the good fight with Fortra. Here at Fortra, we believe we're stronger when we're all stronger. That's why we're committed to supporting and empowering our employees through a host of offerings, including competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.