Senior Research Development Analyst
Optiv
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Lead in-depth research and analysis across a wide range of cybersecurity topics, including emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends.
- Drive the design, refinement, and adoption of R&D processes, workflows, and internal standards.
- Own the creation and quality of high-impact research deliverables, including reports, playbooks, frameworks, and knowledge base content.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across R&D systems, research repositories, and reporting artifacts.
- Provide project leadership across multiple R&D initiatives, including timeline management, prioritization, and cross-team coordination.
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and strategic implications within research findings.
- Serve as a subject-matter resource and mentor for junior analysts, providing guidance, review, and knowledge sharing.
- Leverage Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) to support collaboration, analysis, and communication at scale.
- Use Generative AI tools thoughtfully to accelerate research, enhance content quality, and improve analytical efficiency.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity research, analysis, IT, or a closely related field
- Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity tools, frameworks, and industry standards
- Demonstrated ability to independently research complex technical topics and synthesize them into clear, well-structured written content
- Proven experience developing, improving, and documenting repeatable processes
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strong data analysis skills, including working with large datasets, identifying trends, and validating findings
- Programming experience (e.g., Python) for automation, data analysis, or tooling support
- Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
- Familiarity with reporting, visualization, or analytics platforms
- Experience mentoring or guiding less-experienced team members
- Background in cybersecurity through professional experience, education, or certifications
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Practical experience using Generative AI tools to responsibly support research, analysis, or content creation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and inform stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus)
Benefits
- A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
- Work/life balance
- Professional training resources
- Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
- Volunteer Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecurity researchdata analysisPythonSQLreportingvisualizationanalyticsprocess developmentcontent creationGenerative AI
Soft Skills
project leadershiporganizational skillsmentoringcommunicationsynthesis of complex topicstimeline managementcross-team coordinationguidanceinfluenceclarity in communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CybersecurityBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Data AnalyticsMaster’s degree in CybersecurityMaster’s degree in Information TechnologyMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Data Analytics