Forensic Cyber Security Research
Expert
Package including:
Salary of £32,000 to £36,000 (including pension) + £6,000 training budget + 6 months fully funded working in the US + benefits
Full time fixed term contract (36 months) Based in Newport, South Wales
The Role:
For a research position embedded within Airbus Group research division which will seek to develop digital security and forensic capabilities for Critical Infrastructure Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Smart Grid Systems. It will seek to develop investigative methods and a set of tools which can discover evidence meeting good forensic
practices and processes.
The successful candidate will have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) and have experience with Digital Forensics and/or SCADA systems. The project is in collaboration with US Based research institutions and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to spend six months embedded in their research environment.
The key aims:
• To project manage and design a forensic capability for SCADA/Smart Grid systems - this does not exist currently.
• To develop a set of tools that can analyse data from SCADA/Smart Grid systems and consistently reproduce results to a level that is admissible in a court of law.
• To patent these tools and evolve training and consultancy services that will allow for their exploitation.
• To make three fully funded trips to identified research centres in the USA to investigate the more advanced Smart Grids in operation there.
Candidate Profile:
• A post-doctoral researcher with a PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent). • Relevant experience gained in industry or research is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software development is an essential.
• Experience in working with SCADA systems and/or incident response to cyber-attacks is desirable.
• Knowledge of Smart Grids is desirable.
• Agile project management proficiency is desirable.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, working with preparing data for submission to a criminal legal standard is desirable.
• A mindset capable of producing rigorous and accurate analyses is essential.
• Ability to quickly integrate with multinational teams and work together with a multi-disciplinary team efficiently within unfamiliar environments is desirable.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, have time management skills and a commitment to high standards.
The Project in context:
AirbusGroup Limited is Europe’s largest defence and aerospace company. The company is seeking a post-doctoral researcher with relevant experience to work closely with researchers from the Department of Computing and Informatics at De Montfort University as part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme.
To apply for this position:
Please quote ref no: 9110
Applications are by standard DMU application form only. CVs are not required but are invited for consideration as part of the selection process. Previous applicants need not apply.
Application forms and further details are available from our website: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 26 May 2015 Interview date: TBC
This role is part funded by the Welsh Government through the extended Knowledge Transfer Partnership (eKTP) Scheme. De Montfort University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications which reflect the diversity of the community.
Job Description
Forensic Cyber Security Research Expert (eKTP)
Faculty of Technology, Department of Computing and Informatics Full Time, Fixed Term (36 months)
Duties of the role Overall purpose
of the role
AirbusGroup Limited is seeking a recent PhD graduate in collaboration with De Montfort University.
The aim is to develop digital security and forensic capabilities for Critical
Infrastructure Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Smart Grid systems.
As part of the package you will receive substantial training as well as access to a personal development budget of £6,000, additional benefits, and the opportunity exists to achieve professional qualifications/ memberships as appropriate.
The post will be based primarily at Airbus Group, Quadrant House, Celtic Springs, Coedkernew, Newport. NP10 8FZ.
The successful candidate will be able to spend six months (fully funded) working at the California Polytechnic Institute on Smart Grid forensics.
Main duties and responsibilities
The key stages to achieve the end product of the project are:
• Establishing forensic investigation requirements for SCADA and ICS and detailed market analysis tool, licensing and consultancy/training.
• State of the art and feasibility study to identify current tool limitations and establishing a benchmark.
• 1st Visit to California Polytechnic Institute. Contact seeding and integration of Smart Grid.
• Design and development and tool support for SCADA incident response.
• Implementation and demonstration of Smart Grid simulator (in a box).
• 2nd visit to California Polytechnic Institute. Development of Smart Grid incident response scenario based on stage 5.
• Evaluation of tool support and incident response procedures.
• Adaptation of tool support and incident response procedures the Smart Grid simulator.
• 3rd visit to California Polytechnic Institute. Development and Evaluation of Training Material.
• Training and Consultancy + Patenting and staff training.
The successful candidate should also have experience in writing academic
publications and presenting research finding to academia and/or industry. Perform any other duties commensurate with the job grade as are reasonably required from time to time.
Duties of the role
Communicating with people across a broad cross section of both the host company and knowledge base university including finance, senior management and
academic staff; all of which will require elements of patience and negotiation. Treat all staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful
discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.
This role is part funded by the Welsh Government through InnovateUK.
Person Specification
Forensic Cyber Security Research Expert (eKTP Associate)
Faculty of Technology, Department of Computing and Informatics Full Time, Fixed Term (36 months)Area of
responsibility
Requirements Essential or desirable *Method of
assessment A I T D Qualifications and Training PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline. Essential X X
Relevant experience gained in industry.
Desirable X X Previous Work
Experience
Agile project management experience.
Desirable X X X Experience of working in Digital
Forensics.
Essential X X X
Experience in developing Software. Desirable X X X Experience in working with SCADA
systems.
Desirable X X X Experience in working with incident
response to cyber-attacks.
Desirable X X X Experience in working with
Smart-Grids.
Desirable X X Knowledge of, or experience working
with, preparing data for criminal legal submission.
Desirable X X
Specific
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Associate must have a mindset capable of producing rigorous and accurate analyses.
Essential X X
Commercial awareness. Essential X X X
Ability to quickly integrate with multinational/multidisciplinary teams teams.
Essential X X
Ability to work in a range of unfamiliar environments.
Essential X X
Ability to use initiative, prioritise workload and to meet deadlines.
Essential X X
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels within the industry and the company.
Essential X X
Work independently and as part of a team.
Essential X X
Excellent presentation skills including in high pressure situations.
Area of
responsibility
Requirements Essential or desirable *Method of
assessment A I T D Additional
Requirements
Must be available to travel to the US to service the international knowledge transfer component of this project.
Essential X X X
The successful candidate will require as a minimum, the ability to pass UK government security background checks, and where appropriate attain full UK security clearances.
Essential X X X
