Operational Cyber Researcher

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We are seeking an Operational Cyber Researcher to investigate emerging cyber threats, assess their potential impact, and translate technical findings into practical security improvements. You will monitor threat activity, analyse malicious infrastructure, study attacker tactics and techniques, and contribute to the development of actionable intelligence for operational and strategic decision-making. The role requires curiosity, sound judgement, and the ability to work confidently with incomplete or rapidly changing information.

Your responsibilities will include conducting research across open, technical, and specialist intelligence sources; identifying indicators of compromise and patterns of malicious behaviour; and producing clear written assessments, briefings, and research reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. You will support incident investigations, vulnerability and threat assessments, and the continuous improvement of detection, response, and risk-management processes. You may also be expected to develop research methodologies, maintain intelligence repositories, collaborate with security operations and technology teams, and present findings to relevant stakeholders.

Applicants should have experience in cyber threat intelligence, security research, incident response, digital investigations, or a closely related discipline. A practical understanding of networking, operating systems, malware behaviour, attack frameworks, and common defensive tools is essential. Familiarity with scripting or data-analysis languages such as Python, experience using online investigation and intelligence platforms, and an understanding of threat modelling would be advantageous. You should be able to evaluate the reliability of sources, communicate complex issues clearly, manage competing priorities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Relevant professional certifications or equivalent demonstrable experience are welcome.

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Added 06/10/2026
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