[Remote] Detections Engineer at Shift5

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Aerospace, Rail, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Highly motivated and collaborative individual
  • Understanding of cyber threat actors and their methods
  • Ability to assess and emulate a wide variety of attacks
  • Experience in developing cyber intrusion detection and prevention methodologies
  • Familiarity with serial data networks and embedded OT devices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with a team of Detection Engineers and other technical teams
  • Experience with data analysis and interpretation
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable technical specifics

Responsibilities

  • Understand how cyber threat actors could attack operational technology (OT) systems
  • Develop cyber intrusion detection and prevention methodologies
  • Identify and develop ways to detect anomalies in OT systems
  • Assess and emulate a wide variety of attacks
  • Translate attack techniques into technical detections that can be built into the Shift5 product
  • Work with vulnerability researchers and cyber intel analysts to understand current and future threats
  • Develop ways to detect anomalies in serial protocols and embedded systems
  • Describe threats in code
  • Collaborate with software developers, data analysts, and customers to develop better defenses
  • Assist in developing frameworks and testbeds to ensure the efficacy of detections
  • Think like a malicious attacker to help defend critical national infrastructure, weapons platforms, and logistics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CybersecurityIntrusion DetectionAnomaly DetectionCyber Threat AnalysisOT SystemsEmbedded SystemsData AnalysisVulnerability Assessment

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$104.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.
Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.
The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.
Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.
Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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