Cyber Security Research Specialist

Khanewal; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Habib Bank Limited in Karachi seeks a Cyber Security Research Specialist to push the frontiers of security research, threat intelligence, and prototype development. You will analyze emerging technologies, publish findings, and mentor junior analysts in malware analysis and detection methods.

Lead or contribute to innovation projects, collaborate with IT, risk, and operations teams, and apply rigorous frameworks to build secure banking solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or MIS.
• GIAC certifications such as GREM and GCTI are preferred.
• 4–7 years of overall relevant experience; 2–4 years in threat research or detection.

Responsibilities

• Advance cybersecurity research and threat analysis initiatives.
• Analyze and assess cybersecurity technologies, solutions, and processes.
• Mentor junior analysts, interns, and detection engineers.
• Develop innovative cybersecurity solutions and proofs of concept.
• Lead or participate in innovation projects, including budgeting.
• Publish and present research outcomes and maintain threat intelligence.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Threat research

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Security / MIS

GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware)

GCTI (GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence)

Tools

GIAC certifications

Job description

## Cyber Security Research SpecialistFull Job Details#### Job Description**Job Identification:** 29534 **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree (16 Years) **Experience:** 4–7 YearsHire Resume Writers## HBL is seeking a **Cyber Security Research Specialist** to contribute to cybersecurity research, innovation, threat analysis, and the development of advanced security solutions.### Key Responsibilities* Advance the current state-of-the-art in cybersecurity-related topics.* Analyze and assess cybersecurity technologies, solutions, developments, and processes.* Support cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives, including awareness, theoretical and practical training, testing, mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing.* Assist in developing innovative cybersecurity-related solutions.* Conduct experiments and develop proofs of concept, pilots, and prototypes for cybersecurity solutions.* Conduct research, innovation, and development activities across cybersecurity-related topics.* Contribute to cutting-edge cybersecurity business ideas, services, and solutions.* Identify cross-sectoral cybersecurity achievements and apply them in different contexts or develop innovative approaches and solutions.* Lead or participate in innovation processes and projects, including project management and budgeting.* Generate and develop research and innovation ideas.* Publish and present scientific works and research and development results.* Select and apply appropriate frameworks, methodologies, standards, tools, and protocols, including building and testing proofs of concept to support projects.### People Management* Provide mentoring and technical coaching to junior analysts, interns, and detection engineers.* Support the development of skills in malware analysis, exploit fundamentals, and threat research methodologies.* Collaborate with Digital Banking, IT Development, Architecture, Fraud Risk, and Operations teams.* Share emerging threat intelligence and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.## Qualifications### Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Management Information Systems (MIS).* Preferably one or more of the following professional certifications: + GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware) + GCTI (GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence)### Minimum Experience* 4–7 years of overall relevant experience.* 2–4 years of experience in threat research, reverse engineering, or detection engineering.* Banking or fintech industry exposure is preferred.## Key Skills* Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and colleagues.* Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.* Ability to decompose and analyze systems to develop security and privacy requirements and identify effective solutions.* Ability to analyze systems to identify weaknesses and ineffective controls.* Ability to generate new ideas and translate theory into practical applications.* Strong problem-solving skills in cybersecurity-related areas.* Ability to monitor and understand emerging developments in cybersecurity technologies.## Key Knowledge* Cybersecurity standards, methodologies, and frameworks.* Cybersecurity-related research, development, and innovation (RDI).* Legal, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to the release or use of cybersecurity technologies.* Multidisciplinary aspects of cybersecurity.* Responsible information disclosure procedures.## Job Information**Position:** Cyber Security Research Specialist **Company:** HBL (Habib Bank Limited) **Job Identification:** 29534 **Location:** Habib Bank Plaza, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan **Job Category:** HBL PK Job Family **Degree Level:** Bachelor Honours (16 Years) **Posting Date:** September 17, 2026, 04:12 PM **Last Date to Apply:** September 29, 2026, 11:55 AM **Experience Required:** 4–7 Years