Anunciado 23 de octubre
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The Cyber Security area is dedicated to real world problems and generates knowledge and assets for societal cyber growth and awareness. The activities are focused on Cyber-Threat Management and Response, Risk Assessment and Management, and User-Centric Security practices and tools, in order to add value and to offer new tools and technologies to promote the adoption of and the development of Cyber Security tools.


Our team is a relevant player in the European research ecosystem and participates as partners or subcontractors in other R&D projects. The department also offers professional services to relevant industry. The department is also responsible for the innovation office of the Catalan Cybersecurity Agency. The Cyber Security area is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Research Engineer for R&D projects in the Cyber Security sector to work on the design, planning and execution of R + I + D activities.


One topic of investigation is the security of virtualization and operating system architectures for the next generation of software networks. The department aims to investigate the design of such architectures, their contribution to the security, the trustworthiness and the privacy in distributed environments, while also investigating their structural weaknesses.


As part of the regular work, the researcher is expected to:


  • Participate in technological developments in this area.

  • Define technological requirements of the projects and test bed infrastructure to be developed.

  • Build proofs of concept (prototypes) based on disruptive ideas and technologies

  • Participate in the drafting of technical documentation associated with the projects.

  • Generate patent ideas and results and that lead to scientific publications,

  • If applicable, supervise research internships and PhD candidates.

The candidate will report directly to the area director and will have the capabilities to lead and manage particular technical aspects within either European or national projects to ensure their successful fulfillment.


Who we are:


The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.


The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.


Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net


What will you enjoy?


  • Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.

  • This is a full-time vacancy

  • We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance

  • Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August

  • Fix + variable salary

  • Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance

  • Annual leave of 27 working days

  • We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle

  • If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.

  • You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.

  • Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person)

  • You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support

  • We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development

Where will you do it?


At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleagues


If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.


Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.



i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.


I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.


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Requisitos mínimos

Minimum requirements:


  • PhD in Computer Science or Cyber Security or related field.

  • Deep knowledge of the global cyber threat landscape.

  • Good knowledge in Operating system and system virtualisation architectures.

  • Experience in the design or analysis of cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, solutions and architectures in the framework of cyber security.

  • Development experience (e.g., C, Python, C++, Java, scripting) in prototyping security tools.

  • Analytical mind-set able to propose solutions to new and known problems and carry on research proactively.

  • Good written, communication and presentation skills. Fluency in spoken and written English is a must.

  • Availability to travel (+/- 5 to 10 times per year in short trips of 2-3 days)

Desired requirements:


  • At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber intelligence or related career field.

  • Experience in R&D projects in a leading role.

  • Interest and basic knowledge of different technological fields (IoT, Networks, Blockchain, ML, Big Data, 5G, …)

  • Experience in a team leadership role in R&D projects.

  • Experience in Katacontainers, gVisor containers technologies.

  • Previous experience in operating system development.

  • Experience in eBPF development.

  • Experience in writing/leading competitive scientific grant proposals.



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