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Senior Data Scientist - Cyber Analyst (Position located in Cheltenham, United Kingdom)

KnowBe4
Cheltenham
2 months ago
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About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. We help organizations manage social engineering threats by training employees to make smarter security decisions daily.

Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, millennials, and in technology for four consecutive years! We are certified as a "Great Place To Work" in 8 countries and have received numerous awards, including Glassdoor's Best Places To Work.

Our team values transparency, ownership, and professional growth in a welcoming environment that encourages authenticity. Whether remote or in-office, we make every day engaging with team activities, trivia, and outings.

Learn more about our team and culture in the UK:

The Cybersecurity Threat Analyst in our Threat Research Lab creates solutions and models to detect threats in our target markets and products.

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing threat data and implementing technical solutions
  • Innovating and extending detection paradigms, including reverse engineering phishing attacks
  • Understanding attack vectors and human behavior exploitation
  • Developing detection algorithms in Python and C#
  • Using machine learning to identify phishing trends and defenses
  • Creating novel algorithms and models for new challenges
  • Providing technical guidance and coordination within the team
  • Potentially leading sub-projects

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 5 years' experience
  • Master's degree or equivalent + 4 years' experience
  • Experience with phishing detection
  • Statistical analysis skills
  • Machine learning experience
  • Advanced Python and C# skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
  • Creative thinking, including understanding malicious techniques

Benefits:

We offer bonuses, referral rewards, adoption and tuition assistance, certification reimbursements, and a relaxed dress code in a modern environment. Details are available at our benefits page.

Note: An assessment and background check may be required.

KnowBe4 is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodations, please visit our accommodation request page.

No recruitment agencies, please.


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