Cybersecurity Research Engineer Specialist

FM Global • Norwood, MA

108d

About The Position

Overview FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, with proven experience in IT, OT/ICS, and IIoT security research or engineering.
• Expertise in SIEM, Dragos Platform, OpenCTI, and frameworks like NIST 800-53 and ISA/IEC 62443.
• Stellar written, visual, and verbal communication skills to convey complex findings.
• Strong scripting ability with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cyber ranges or cyber-physical testbeds.
• Security certifications such as GICSP, GREM, GCIA, OSCP, PCNSA.
• Familiarity with threat intel pipelines using Splunk, Logstash, MISP, or ELK stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and secure cutting-edge lab-based IT/OT/IIoT environments.
• Demonstrate mastery of industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, and BACnet.
• Work with cellular-based IIoT gateways and ICS field components, mastering network intricacies from Layer 2/3 switches to firewalls.
• Showcase versatility in Windows, Linux (including Kali, Gentoo), and cloud environments.
• Deploy and manage virtualization platforms like VMware vCenter, Proxmox, and container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Leverage SIEM tools like Splunk for actionable threat intelligence and simulate attack techniques using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Apply cybersecurity governance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001) and write compelling research reports and technical white papers.
• Deliver presentations that turn complex technical content into clear business insights.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program including an incentive plan.
• Generous health and well-being programs.
• 401(k) and pension plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid time off allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree