Senior Security Research Scientist

BitSight’s mission is to enable trust in digital transactions.  Together, we are transforming how the market governs cybersecurity risk through Security Ratings. BitSight Security Ratings are real-time, data-driven measurements of cyber security performance that help companies, investors, insurers, government agencies and regulators make informed, dynamic risk decisions impacting business results, financial investments and national security.

• Founded in 2011, BitSight transforms how organizations manage information security risk. 
• Manage third party risk, underwrite cyber insurance policies, benchmark performance, conduct M&A due diligence and assess aggregate risk. 
• Seven of the top 10 cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and 3 of the top 5 investment banks use BitSight
• BitSight is the most widely used Security Ratings Service with over 2,500 customers and the largest ecosystem of users and information

Serve as a senior research scientist on BitSight’s Product Research team within the Security Research Group, focused on data analysis and new capability development. Collaborating with fellow researchers, product and engineering groups to support and develop new data sets, analytical capabilities and research. Participating in marketing initiatives to share research results and promote market awareness.

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Performing data analysis projects on new data feeds, or other related data sets, with the purpose of integrating them into the BitSight product. These analyses consist of assessing the effectiveness and quality of the data, and determining uses and risk profile revealed about companies.

• Designing and researching new methods for data collection and the applications of that data to introduce new product features or serve as enhancements to existing features.
• Collaboration with product and engineering groups to develop new data specifications.
• Examining existing data feeds based on changes or additions partners have provided, either requested by us or features otherwise implemented from the provider’s own roadmap.
• Work with the Data Operations manager to maintain partner or provider relationships, and be able to act as the technical liaison for the partner or provider.
• Assurance of data quality through developing methods for data curation, cleaning, and modeling.
• Conducting research, writing, and presentations in support of marketing activities and customer engagements to promote key findings and capabilities and explain data and ratings concepts.

Skills

• Strong technical background with expertise in networking and computer and network security.
• Capable of being self-motivated and operating autonomously on projects, or with others in a team. 
• Deep subject matter background in network security and other technical topics, and includes knowledge of a variety of L3 to L5 protocols, cryptography, and applications.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, including ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems.
• Proficient in standard scripting languages and database technologies.
• Proven track record in security data analysis and presentation.
• Ability to conduct statistical experiments and develop rapid prototypes.
• Ownership mentality and entrepreneurial drive, proven ability to work autonomously.

Education

B.S/M.S in Computer Science or similar field or commensurate experience.

Diversity. BitSight  is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Culture. We put our people first. BitSight offers best in class benefits, including unlimited paid time off, 401k match, and commuter benefits. All employees are bonus eligible. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at BitSight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read.  Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.  We’re eager to meet people that believe in BitSight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.