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Cybersecurity Research Engineer – Honeypot

Kanpur · Mid Level

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MITRE ATT&CK FrameworkLinux System AdministrationTCP/IPSecurity SystemsMemory ForensicsDomain Name System (DNS) ServersPython (Programming Language)Bash (Scripting Language)+2 more

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Research Engineer – Honeypot with strong expertise in honeypot deployment, threat research, and APT attribution. The role involves designing deception-based security systems, conducting deep adversary analysis, and supporting threat intelligence and incident response efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage low-, medium-, and high-interaction honeypots across IT, cloud, and OT environments
Develop custom honeypots and decoys for specific threat actor profiling and campaign tracking
Monitor, analyze, and triage honeypot-generated telemetry (network, system, malware artifacts)
Perform APT attribution using TTP analysis mapped to MITRE ATT&CK framework
Correlate honeypot intelligence with threat intelligence feeds, OSINT, malware reports, and darknet sources
Support incident response and threat hunting teams with actionable intelligence
Produce research-grade reports including attack timelines, infrastructure analysis, and attribution confidence levels
Continuously research emerging APT campaigns, zero-day exploitation trends, and deception techniques

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

Hands-on experience with honeypot frameworks (e.g., Cowrie, Dionaea, Honeytrap, Conpot, OpenCanary, T-Pot)
Strong understanding of APT TTPs, kill chain analysis, and adversary tradecraft
Proficiency in Linux system administration and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMB, SSH)
Scripting skills in Python / Bash for automation and data analysis
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain

Research & Attribution Skills

Ability to link infrastructure, malware families, and behaviors to known or emerging APT groups
Experience in false-flag detection and attribution confidence scoring
Strong understanding of C2 infrastructure, payload delivery mechanisms, and lateral movement techniques

Preferred / Good-to-Have

Experience with OT/ICS honeypots (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104, BACnet)
Exposure to cloud-based deception technologies
Familiarity with memory forensics and sandboxing tools
Prior experience working in SOC, CERT, cyber range, or national-level cybersecurity programs
Published research, blogs, or conference talks on threat research or deception technologies

Educational Background

B.Tech / M.Tech / MSc in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

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