Cyber Security Researcher - Industrial Control Systems

Conexus DX Limited
Newport
1 month ago
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Join a cutting-edge team focused on ICS cyber security research and innovation, developing solutions to complex challenges where no current solutions exist. As an ICS Cyber Security Research Specialist, you will lead projects, provide consultancy, and collaborate across internal and external networks to drive advancements in industrial control system security.

12-month rolling contract (up to 3 years) | Strong hourly rate | Overtime available | Hybrid working | Flexible working hours | Fast interview and hiring process

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordination: Facilitate ICS cyber security innovation activities, build working networks, and represent the team at conferences and events.
  • Collaboration: Partner with peers and external organisations to ensure cyber security is integrated into projects and maintain external innovation agreements.
  • Consultancy: Provide expert advice and training in ICS cyber security across the organisation.
  • Innovation: Conduct state-of-the-art research, develop prototype solutions, and maintain a roadmap addressing future ICS cyber security threats and opportunities.

Requirements

Academic

  • Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Communications & Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Must Have: Recent PhD or Master's in ICS Cyber Security.
  • Advantage: Professional training or certifications in cybersecurity.

Experience

  • Must Have: Expertise in industrial control system security and experience in research or solution development.
  • Advantage: Publications in cybersecurity, network or cloud security expertise, and experience managing R&I projects.

Research Skills

  • Must Have: Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills in English.
  • Advantage: Track record of academic publications, knowledge of NDAs and intellectual property management

Technical Expertise

  • Advantage: Programming knowledge (Python preferred), configuration of IP networks and virtualized infrastructure, experience with firewalls, IDS, IPS, and honeypots.
  • Advantage: Insight into network cyberattacks and their mitigation, and certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNA-S.

Outputs

  • Prototype solutions, configurations, and shared expertise.
  • Horizon scans, market studies, and technical reports.
  • Contributions to academic funding, patents, and publications.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the future of industrial control system cyber security and work on groundbreaking projects in a flexible and collaborative environment. Apply now!

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