Responsibilities and Duties:

· Collaborate with threat researchers and security engineers to analyze network-based attacks and generate detection logic.

· Perform packet-level analysis using PCAPs and tools like Wireshark or Zeek.

· Assist in developing and testing detection signatures for IPS/NIDS systems.

· Participate in the development of internal tools to improve research workflows and automation in Python.

· Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering for emerging threats, indicators of compromise (IoCs), and TTPs.

· Support creation of technical documentation, threat reports, and playbooks.

· Engage in technical discussions during all phases of the threat research and signature development lifecycle.

· Assist in building simulated attack scenarios to validate detection capabilities.

Qualifications:

· Graduated or pursuing final year of Bachelor's or Master's degree (2024/2025) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or Cyber Security.

· Strong understanding of Computer Networking, TCP/IP Protocol Stack, OSI Model, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).

· Familiarity with Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and common malware delivery methods.

· Programming knowledge, preferably in Python; ability to automate analysis or write small utilities.

· Comfortable working with both Linux and Windows operating systems.

· Familiar with tools like Wireshark, Suricata, Snort, tcpdump, etc., is a plus.

· Experience or coursework in Network Security, Packet Analysis, or Cybersecurity is desirable.

· Strong communication skills, keen attention to detail, and excellent research aptitude.