Senior Scientist

Belcan is seeking Senior Scientists!

Location: Newport (hybrid working)

Type: Contract (inside IR35)

Seeking highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientists to join our client’s Cyber Security Research team. Areas of interest:
• Cyber AI / ML Research
• Industrial Control System Cyber Security Research
• Human Centric Security Research

Job Overview:

The successful Scientist will undertake cutting-edge digital security research and innovation activities, aiming to develop solutions to complex business problems. This role involves coordination, collaboration, consultancy, and innovation within the cyber security domain.

What we are looking for:

As a Cyber Security Research Scientist, you will have experience managing digital security projects. We are looking for proven experience in industrial control security and research/innovation. You’ll come equipped with knowledge of network security, cloud security and programming (python) and an understanding of network cyber attacks and their mitigation. A familiarity with configuring network firewalls, IDS IPS and honeypots will also be essential. As for qualifications we are seeking degrees in Computer Science, Communications & Networking, Cyber Security, or a related field. A recent PhD or master’s relevant to ICS Cyber Security would be a big advantage.

(Given the role's nature, the selected candidates will undergo BPSS clearance).

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