As a Cybersecurity Researcher you'll make, break and assure systems across a wide variety of projects. You'll enjoy researching and characterising systems and technologies to understand how they work and will use your expertise to discover weaknesses and vulnerabilities in system design and implementation in order to provide technical guidance to Roke's National Security customers. There are multiple roles available depending on your experience with the ability to either provide development or step into a leadership position in a rapidly growing area of Roke's National Security business. Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together. The Key Requirements Experience with some of the below: Malware or firmware analysis and reverse engineering Vulnerability analysis and/or exploit development Systems engineering and security models Network architectures, protocol analysis or binary file format engineering Processor architectures (x86-64 and ARM), operating systems and/or firmware internals. The types of tools, techniques and technologies you will have used might include: IDA Pro or Ghidra Debugging with gdb, binary exploitation and code injection Programming, prototyping or tool-making; for example, using Python, C or bash Protocol analysis using Wireshark or fuzzing with AFL. Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation. Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference. Where you'll work You'll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring. Why you should join us Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work. Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing. The Benefits and Perks Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. Clearances Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nov 21, 2024
Full time
As a Cybersecurity Researcher you'll make, break and assure systems across a wide variety of projects. You'll enjoy researching and characterising systems and technologies to understand how they work and will use your expertise to discover weaknesses and vulnerabilities in system design and implementation in order to provide technical guidance to Roke's National Security customers. There are multiple roles available depending on your experience with the ability to either provide development or step into a leadership position in a rapidly growing area of Roke's National Security business. Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together. The Key Requirements Experience with some of the below: Malware or firmware analysis and reverse engineering Vulnerability analysis and/or exploit development Systems engineering and security models Network architectures, protocol analysis or binary file format engineering Processor architectures (x86-64 and ARM), operating systems and/or firmware internals. The types of tools, techniques and technologies you will have used might include: IDA Pro or Ghidra Debugging with gdb, binary exploitation and code injection Programming, prototyping or tool-making; for example, using Python, C or bash Protocol analysis using Wireshark or fuzzing with AFL. Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation. Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference. Where you'll work You'll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring. Why you should join us Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work. Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing. The Benefits and Perks Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. Clearances Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
As a Cybersecurity Researcher you'll make, break, assure and secure systems across a variety of projects. You'll spend your time researching and characterising systems and technologies to understand how they work; and use your expertise to discover weaknesses and vulnerabilities in design or implementation and provide technical guidance to clients. Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you'll naturally be inquisitive and may have taken things apart in your spare time or have a broad understanding of how things work, which will have given you a good technical understanding. This will allow you to take a structured approach to decomposing complex systems and conduct innovative research. The Key Requirements You will likely have experience in some of the below areas: Malware or firmware analysis and reverse engineering Vulnerability analysis and/or exploitation development Systems engineering and security models Network architectures, protocol analysis or binary file format engineering Processor architectures (x86-64 and ARM), operating systems and/or firmware internals. You will have likely used some of the below technologies: IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering Gdb, binary exploitation and code injection for debugging Python, C or bash for programming, prototyping or tool-making Wireshark for protocol analysis or AFL for fuzzing. Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation. Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference. Where you'll work You'll find our Manchester site located in the heart of the city; Europe's fastest growing tech hub. You'll become a key part of Roke's growing local tech community as we support the Government levelling up agenda. There is easy, local access to our client community with great transport links and nearby local parking. Why you should join us Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work. Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing. The Benefits and Perks Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. Clearances Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nov 20, 2024
Full time
As a Cybersecurity Researcher you'll make, break, assure and secure systems across a variety of projects. You'll spend your time researching and characterising systems and technologies to understand how they work; and use your expertise to discover weaknesses and vulnerabilities in design or implementation and provide technical guidance to clients. Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you'll naturally be inquisitive and may have taken things apart in your spare time or have a broad understanding of how things work, which will have given you a good technical understanding. This will allow you to take a structured approach to decomposing complex systems and conduct innovative research. The Key Requirements You will likely have experience in some of the below areas: Malware or firmware analysis and reverse engineering Vulnerability analysis and/or exploitation development Systems engineering and security models Network architectures, protocol analysis or binary file format engineering Processor architectures (x86-64 and ARM), operating systems and/or firmware internals. You will have likely used some of the below technologies: IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering Gdb, binary exploitation and code injection for debugging Python, C or bash for programming, prototyping or tool-making Wireshark for protocol analysis or AFL for fuzzing. Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation. Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference. Where you'll work You'll find our Manchester site located in the heart of the city; Europe's fastest growing tech hub. You'll become a key part of Roke's growing local tech community as we support the Government levelling up agenda. There is easy, local access to our client community with great transport links and nearby local parking. Why you should join us Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work. Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing. The Benefits and Perks Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. Clearances Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
DescriptionJob Description:Are you ready to unleash your potential?We are in search of a Senior Cyber Defence Analyst to join our team.This is an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled and innovative network defenders, and the best group of individuals out there.Leidos' Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Team (CSIRT) has an immediate opening for a motivated Senior Cyber Defence Analyst. Leidos is an international company made up of 35,000 employees that provides Defence, Intelligence and Health Products to our customers. Our goal is to stay ahead of, and maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries using the latest technical advancements, including custom built cybersecurity capabilities.Are you ready for your next career challenge?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Primary Responsibilities:As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will include threat hunting, and tactical analysis of ongoing attacks by criminal and nation state actors. You will perform data analysis, incident response, investigative analysis, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats, particularly those directed against Leidos' global networks.You will be expected to "think like an adversary" and engage in threat hunting operations leveraging your understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by advanced threats combined with intelligence from multiple sources, and provide reporting and briefings to other teams and leadership in order to maintain appropriate levels of situational awareness. In this position, you will have the ability to grow through training opportunities, conferences and collaboration with industry peers and adjacent parts of our business. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.Duties include:Analyse network and host activity associated with both successful and unsuccessful intrusions by advanced attackersPerform network traffic analysis utilising raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output.Support enterprise incident response effortsLeverage understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats to create and add custom signatures that mitigate highly dynamic threats to the enterprise.Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction and intelligence gatheringProactively research emerging cyber threats. Apply analytical understanding of attacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities, and key indicators of attacks and exploitsContribute to threat intelligence reports and briefings that provide situational awareness of cyber threats impacting the company's global network infrastructure, to every level of the organisationParticipate in threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as indicators of attack, in order to detect advanced threats to the enterpriseCollaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goalsProvide on-call support for incident response efforts outside of core hours, as neededMentor junior analysts technically and conceptuallyCollect, create and disseminate threat intelligenceLead small groups within the team for discernable tasks, including projects and incident responseDrive advanced countermeasures through to completionUnderstanding and educating the team about defending new threat vectorsRequired Qualifications:Experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysisExperience performing "deep dive" analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources including PCAP and forensic artifactsExperience leading and contributing to incident response activitiesStrong understanding of Operating Systems and Network ProtocolsProficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative tools, and the Unix/Linux command linePreferred Qualifications:Understanding of behavioral based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etcExperience with Splunk (preferred) or other SIEM-type platformCapable and comfortable communicating actionable threat intelligence to both technical and executive-level stakeholdersFamiliarity with common languages (like Perl and Python) to parse logs, automate processes, and integrate systemsPrevious experience as Threat Researcher and/or Intelligence AnalystExperience with dynamic malware analysis, and reverse engineeringExperience in cryptography or cryptanalysisExperience in cyber security engineeringExperience defending large cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, etc.)Ability to create, modify, and implement both Snort and YARA signaturesPublished research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles)Working knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) tools and techniquesA deep understanding of advanced cyber threats targeting enterprises, along with the tools, tactics, and procedures used by those threatsExperience applying threat and data modeling, advanced data correlation, and statistical analysis to develop alerts, notable events, investigative dashboards, and metrics driven reportsClearance Required:Clearance to Start: SCClearance for Role: SCWhat do we do for you?:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme)Dynamic Working: to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Pay Range:
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
DescriptionJob Description:Are you ready to unleash your potential?We are in search of a Senior Cyber Defence Analyst to join our team.This is an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled and innovative network defenders, and the best group of individuals out there.Leidos' Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Team (CSIRT) has an immediate opening for a motivated Senior Cyber Defence Analyst. Leidos is an international company made up of 35,000 employees that provides Defence, Intelligence and Health Products to our customers. Our goal is to stay ahead of, and maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries using the latest technical advancements, including custom built cybersecurity capabilities.Are you ready for your next career challenge?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Primary Responsibilities:As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will include threat hunting, and tactical analysis of ongoing attacks by criminal and nation state actors. You will perform data analysis, incident response, investigative analysis, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats, particularly those directed against Leidos' global networks.You will be expected to "think like an adversary" and engage in threat hunting operations leveraging your understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by advanced threats combined with intelligence from multiple sources, and provide reporting and briefings to other teams and leadership in order to maintain appropriate levels of situational awareness. In this position, you will have the ability to grow through training opportunities, conferences and collaboration with industry peers and adjacent parts of our business. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.Duties include:Analyse network and host activity associated with both successful and unsuccessful intrusions by advanced attackersPerform network traffic analysis utilising raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output.Support enterprise incident response effortsLeverage understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats to create and add custom signatures that mitigate highly dynamic threats to the enterprise.Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction and intelligence gatheringProactively research emerging cyber threats. Apply analytical understanding of attacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities, and key indicators of attacks and exploitsContribute to threat intelligence reports and briefings that provide situational awareness of cyber threats impacting the company's global network infrastructure, to every level of the organisationParticipate in threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as indicators of attack, in order to detect advanced threats to the enterpriseCollaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goalsProvide on-call support for incident response efforts outside of core hours, as neededMentor junior analysts technically and conceptuallyCollect, create and disseminate threat intelligenceLead small groups within the team for discernable tasks, including projects and incident responseDrive advanced countermeasures through to completionUnderstanding and educating the team about defending new threat vectorsRequired Qualifications:Experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysisExperience performing "deep dive" analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources including PCAP and forensic artifactsExperience leading and contributing to incident response activitiesStrong understanding of Operating Systems and Network ProtocolsProficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative tools, and the Unix/Linux command linePreferred Qualifications:Understanding of behavioral based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etcExperience with Splunk (preferred) or other SIEM-type platformCapable and comfortable communicating actionable threat intelligence to both technical and executive-level stakeholdersFamiliarity with common languages (like Perl and Python) to parse logs, automate processes, and integrate systemsPrevious experience as Threat Researcher and/or Intelligence AnalystExperience with dynamic malware analysis, and reverse engineeringExperience in cryptography or cryptanalysisExperience in cyber security engineeringExperience defending large cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, etc.)Ability to create, modify, and implement both Snort and YARA signaturesPublished research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles)Working knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) tools and techniquesA deep understanding of advanced cyber threats targeting enterprises, along with the tools, tactics, and procedures used by those threatsExperience applying threat and data modeling, advanced data correlation, and statistical analysis to develop alerts, notable events, investigative dashboards, and metrics driven reportsClearance Required:Clearance to Start: SCClearance for Role: SCWhat do we do for you?:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme)Dynamic Working: to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Pay Range:
Description Job Description: Are you ready to unleash your potential? We are in search of a Senior Cyber Defence Analyst to join our team. This is an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled and innovative network defenders, and the best group of individuals out there. Leidos' Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Team (CSIRT) has an immediate opening for a motivated Senior Cyber Defence Analyst. Leidos is an international company made up of 35,000 employees that provides Defence, Intelligence and Health Products to our customers. Our goal is to stay ahead of, and maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries using the latest technical advancements, including custom built cybersecurity capabilities. Are you ready for your next career challenge? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Primary Responsibilities: As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will include threat hunting, and tactical analysis of ongoing attacks by criminal and nation state actors. You will perform data analysis, incident response, investigative analysis, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats, particularly those directed against Leidos' global networks. You will be expected to "think like an adversary" and engage in threat hunting operations leveraging your understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by advanced threats combined with intelligence from multiple sources, and provide reporting and briefings to other teams and leadership in order to maintain appropriate levels of situational awareness. In this position, you will have the ability to grow through training opportunities, conferences and collaboration with industry peers and adjacent parts of our business. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Duties include: Analyse network and host activity associated with both successful and unsuccessful intrusions by advanced attackers Perform network traffic analysis utilising raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output. Support enterprise incident response efforts Leverage understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats to create and add custom signatures that mitigate highly dynamic threats to the enterprise. Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction and intelligence gathering Proactively research emerging cyber threats. Apply analytical understanding of attacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities, and key indicators of attacks and exploits Contribute to threat intelligence reports and briefings that provide situational awareness of cyber threats impacting the company's global network infrastructure, to every level of the organisation Participate in threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as indicators of attack, in order to detect advanced threats to the enterprise Collaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goals Provide on-call support for incident response efforts outside of core hours, as needed Mentor junior analysts technically and conceptually Collect, create and disseminate threat intelligence Lead small groups within the team for discernable tasks, including projects and incident response Drive advanced countermeasures through to completion Understanding and educating the team about defending new threat vectors Required Qualifications: Experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis Experience performing "deep dive" analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources including PCAP and forensic artifacts Experience leading and contributing to incident response activities Strong understanding of Operating Systems and Network Protocols Proficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative tools, and the Unix/Linux command line Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of behavioral based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etc Experience with Splunk (preferred) or other SIEM-type platform Capable and comfortable communicating actionable threat intelligence to both technical and executive-level stakeholders Familiarity with common languages (like Perl and Python) to parse logs, automate processes, and integrate systems Previous experience as Threat Researcher and/or Intelligence Analyst Experience with dynamic malware analysis, and reverse engineering Experience in cryptography or cryptanalysis Experience in cyber security engineering Experience defending large cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, etc.) Ability to create, modify, and implement both Snort and YARA signatures Published research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles) Working knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) tools and techniques A deep understanding of advanced cyber threats targeting enterprises, along with the tools, tactics, and procedures used by those threats Experience applying threat and data modeling, advanced data correlation, and statistical analysis to develop alerts, notable events, investigative dashboards, and metrics driven reports Clearance Required: Clearance to Start: SC Clearance for Role: SC What do we do for you?: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working: Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Pay Range:
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description Job Description: Are you ready to unleash your potential? We are in search of a Senior Cyber Defence Analyst to join our team. This is an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled and innovative network defenders, and the best group of individuals out there. Leidos' Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Team (CSIRT) has an immediate opening for a motivated Senior Cyber Defence Analyst. Leidos is an international company made up of 35,000 employees that provides Defence, Intelligence and Health Products to our customers. Our goal is to stay ahead of, and maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries using the latest technical advancements, including custom built cybersecurity capabilities. Are you ready for your next career challenge? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Primary Responsibilities: As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will include threat hunting, and tactical analysis of ongoing attacks by criminal and nation state actors. You will perform data analysis, incident response, investigative analysis, and research on existing and emerging cyber threats, particularly those directed against Leidos' global networks. You will be expected to "think like an adversary" and engage in threat hunting operations leveraging your understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by advanced threats combined with intelligence from multiple sources, and provide reporting and briefings to other teams and leadership in order to maintain appropriate levels of situational awareness. In this position, you will have the ability to grow through training opportunities, conferences and collaboration with industry peers and adjacent parts of our business. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Duties include: Analyse network and host activity associated with both successful and unsuccessful intrusions by advanced attackers Perform network traffic analysis utilising raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output. Support enterprise incident response efforts Leverage understanding of tactics, techniques and procedures associated with advanced threats to create and add custom signatures that mitigate highly dynamic threats to the enterprise. Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction and intelligence gathering Proactively research emerging cyber threats. Apply analytical understanding of attacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities, and key indicators of attacks and exploits Contribute to threat intelligence reports and briefings that provide situational awareness of cyber threats impacting the company's global network infrastructure, to every level of the organisation Participate in threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as indicators of attack, in order to detect advanced threats to the enterprise Collaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goals Provide on-call support for incident response efforts outside of core hours, as needed Mentor junior analysts technically and conceptually Collect, create and disseminate threat intelligence Lead small groups within the team for discernable tasks, including projects and incident response Drive advanced countermeasures through to completion Understanding and educating the team about defending new threat vectors Required Qualifications: Experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis Experience performing "deep dive" analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources including PCAP and forensic artifacts Experience leading and contributing to incident response activities Strong understanding of Operating Systems and Network Protocols Proficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative tools, and the Unix/Linux command line Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of behavioral based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etc Experience with Splunk (preferred) or other SIEM-type platform Capable and comfortable communicating actionable threat intelligence to both technical and executive-level stakeholders Familiarity with common languages (like Perl and Python) to parse logs, automate processes, and integrate systems Previous experience as Threat Researcher and/or Intelligence Analyst Experience with dynamic malware analysis, and reverse engineering Experience in cryptography or cryptanalysis Experience in cyber security engineering Experience defending large cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, etc.) Ability to create, modify, and implement both Snort and YARA signatures Published research papers at conferences or through other mediums (blogs, articles) Working knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) tools and techniques A deep understanding of advanced cyber threats targeting enterprises, along with the tools, tactics, and procedures used by those threats Experience applying threat and data modeling, advanced data correlation, and statistical analysis to develop alerts, notable events, investigative dashboards, and metrics driven reports Clearance Required: Clearance to Start: SC Clearance for Role: SC What do we do for you?: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working: Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Pay Range:
