Cisco Security Research Engineer / Writer 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

406376541

Application window has been extended and is expected to close by 03/31/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• Write analytical reports and blogs on diverse topics for a variety of different audiences.
• Act as principal investigator for internal and external research projects.
• Query, enrich, and analyze data from Cisco telemetry and open-source repositories to identify anomalous or potentially malicious activity
• Hunt malware, tools, and threat actors across various data sets.
• Track and document threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) based on open-source research, Talos findings, and incident response engagements.
• Author long-form research papers on various threat actors/tools/malware.
• Source and analyze data from available product sources across Cisco as well as externally from partners or other qualified third-parties.
• Manage dissemination of security intelligence and research efforts across the organization.
• Monitor strategic trends in the cyber threat landscape, including threat actor behavior and the emergence of new adversaries and threats.
• Provide quick turnaround analysis for internal business intelligence and external communications with customers/stakeholders.
• Establish cross-departmental channels to facilitate collaborative research and analysis.
• Provide analytical editing for Talos intelligence products.

• 2+ years’ experience researching, writing, editing, and presenting threat intelligence investigations for a variety of audiences.
• 3+ years’ experience in a security research, threat intelligence, or intelligence analysis role with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• 2+ years’ experience threat hunting or tracking malware, tools, or threat actors across various data sets.
• 2+ years’ experience with threat analysis platforms, such as Synapse, ThreatConnect, Maltego, etc.

• Excellent soft skills, including collaborating with remote teams, communicating findings via briefings and written products, and accepting and providing critiques/feedback.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of the security landscape
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl)
• Experience with data intelligence platforms i.e. DataBricks
• Background in geopolitics
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Postgraduate degree
• Quick analytical skills, with the ability to conduct fast-paced research
• Ability to solve complex problems independently
• Ability to track and manage numerous parallel activities
• Facility for learning mastering new technologies, skills, and areas of research