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None What You Will Do: Associate Director, Cybersecurity and NERC Compliancewill have ... Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis to further support risk assessment and ...

Senior Cybersecurity Researcher

Livermore, CA · On-site

$117K - $151K/yr

Guide and support advanced cyber research projects leveraging creative and automated methods to ... Direct technical tasks for a portfolio of highly complex technical tasks and projects that ...

Senior Cybersecurity Researcher

Livermore, CA · On-site

$117K - $151K/yr

Guide and support advanced cyber research projects leveraging creative and automated methods to ... Direct technical tasks for a portfolio of highly complex technical tasks and projects that ...

Senior Cybersecurity Researcher

Livermore, CA · On-site

$117K - $151K/yr

Guide and support advanced cyber research projectsleveraging creative and automated methods to ... Direct technical tasks for a portfolio of highly complex technical tasks and projects that ...

4M Research, Inc. (4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in ... Required: * BS in a related field or 7+ years' direct experience * Minimum 5 years of experience in ...

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How much do director cyber security research jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director cyber security research in the United States is $132,962.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of cyber security research do?

A Director of Cyber Security Research oversees and leads research initiatives aimed at identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. They manage teams of researchers, set strategic priorities, and collaborate with other departments to develop innovative security solutions. This role involves staying up to date with emerging cyber risks, evaluating new technologies, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Their work is crucial in shaping an organization's cyber defense strategies and policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of cyber security research?

To thrive as a Director of Cyber Security Research, you need an advanced understanding of cyber security principles, threat intelligence, and research methodologies, often supported by a relevant graduate degree and significant industry experience. Familiarity with security frameworks (like NIST or ISO), advanced analytics tools, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM are typically required. Strategic leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication skills help drive innovation and effectively manage teams. These competencies are crucial for leading cutting-edge research, staying ahead of evolving threats, and ensuring organizational cyber resilience.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of cyber security research when leading a research team?

A Director of Cyber Security Research often encounters challenges such as balancing innovative research initiatives with organizational priorities, staying ahead of rapidly evolving cyber threats, and securing necessary funding for long-term projects. Additionally, fostering collaboration between technical researchers and other departments, like IT and legal, requires strong communication and leadership skills. Ensuring that research outcomes translate into actionable solutions for the organization while managing a diverse and highly skilled team can also be demanding but ultimately rewarding.
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Security Engineer

Charlotte, NC • On-site

1 point system
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees

Contractor

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

•    Interview Process: 1 round / possibly 2 rounds of virtual interviews if needed. 1 hour duration.
Job Description:
•    Knowledge of phishing, general cyber security and Splunk.
•    Candidates need to have the ability to conduct searches in Splunk
•    Client is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in Threat Disruptions team within the Advanced Operational Services (AOS) organization.
In this role, candidates will:
•    Review and correlate security logs
•    Play a major role in phishing disruption efforts, including creation of new logic and procedures to identify phishing attacks impacting client customers and employees
•    Lead or participate in computer security incident response activities for moderately complex events
•    Conduct technical investigation of security related incidents and post incident digital forensics to identify causes and recommend future mitigation strategies
•    Provide security consulting on projects for internal clients to ensure conformity with corporate information, security policy, and standards
•    Design, document, test, maintain, and provide issue resolution recommendations for moderately complex security solutions related to networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security
•    Utilize subject matter knowledge in industry leading security solutions and best practices to implement one or more components of information security such as availability, integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat identification, modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity
•    Identify security vulnerabilities and issues, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation alternatives
•    Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
•    4 plus years of Cyber Security Research experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
•    4 plus years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
•    Advanced Information Security technical skills
•    Experience detecting and mitigating phishing attacks directed towards employees and the company brand
•    Experience creating regular expressions and YARA rules
•    Ability to manage complex issues and develop solutions
•    Experience in one or more of the following security disciplines: information security monitoring; incident response; vulnerability management; host/network forensics; cyber-crime investigations; Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC); or cyber threat intelligence.
•    Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
•    Certifications in one or more of the following: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
•    Hands-on experience with information security tools such as an enterprise SIEM solution, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, email/web security gateways, and other security detection/mitigation devices
•    Experience with host and/or network log analysis as applied to incident response / threat hunting
•    Knowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to incidents
•    Strong experience in operating system and application security hardening and best practices
•    Strong investigative mindset with an attention to detail
•    Advanced problem solving skills, ability to develop effective long-term solutions to complex problems
In this contingent resource assignment, candidate may:
•    Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Cyber Security Research and contribute to large-scale planning related to Cyber Security Research deliverables.
•    Review and analyze moderately complex Cyber Security Research challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
•    Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Cyber Security Research deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
•    Collaborate with client personnel in Cyber Security Research.