Cybersecurity Research Intern

Securelayer7 Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Securelayer7 Technologies in Pune seeks a cybersecurity specialist to research threats, develop mitigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize risks. You will design experiments to test security controls, analyze data for trends, and provide concrete recommendations to improve the organization's security posture.

Proficiency in Python or C++ and familiarity with NIST or ISO 27001 are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals including threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ and ability to apply them to security tasks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging cybersecurity trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on emerging threats and vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems.
• Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies to protect against cyber threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize security risks.
• Design and execute experiments to test the effectiveness of security controls.
• Analyze data from various sources to identify trends and patterns in cybersecurity attacks.
• Provide recommendations for improving the overall security posture of the organization.

Skills

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Security concepts

Python

C++

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

• Conduct thorough research on emerging threats and vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems.
• Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies to protect against cyber threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize security risks.
• Design and execute experiments to test the effectiveness of security controls.
• Analyze data from various sources to identify trends and patterns in cybersecurity attacks.
• Provide recommendations for improving the overall security posture of the organization.

Job Requirements

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards, such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity.