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

KnowBe4
Cheltenham
1 week 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:
Careers Page:

https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/york
Glassdoor:

https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-York-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,12_IC3297365.htm
LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowbe4/life/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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