Cyber security researcher

Description

• Carries out research into current and emerging threats to develop cyber threat intelligence from a broad range of sources.
• Analyses cyber threat intelligence and provides advice on implications for business.​
• Manages threat intelligence platforms and integrates intelligence with security operations to ensure detection capabilities are in place.
• Identifies new methods for improving awareness and countering new threats.
• Collaborates with the cyber ecosystem to share information on current vulnerabilities and threats.

Key SFIA skills

• Consultancy CNSL
• Formal research RSCH
• Information security SCTY
• Specialist advice TECH
• Stakeholder relationship management RLMT
• Threat intelligence THIN
• Vulnerability research VURE

Example job titles

• Principal Specialist Cyber Security​
• Cyber Threat Researcher​
• Security Researcher​
• Malware Analyst​
• Vulnerability Researcher

For more information, see OSCA Occupation: 271133 – Cyber Security Analyst