Software engineer in cyber security modeling and analysis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

KTH is looking for a software engineer to improve and expand our computational and simulation infrastructure for projects in cybersecurity modeling and analysis. More precisely, this infrastructure aims to build digital twins of complex IT system architectures to simulate possible cyberattacks in the systems and how effective various defense mechanisms are in relation to the attacks. We base our infrastructure on previous research results in the form of Meta Attack Language. We conduct projects together with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) aiming to demonstrate an autonomous defense capability against cyberattacks.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence.
• 1 year of professional experience in software engineering or equivalent through other engagements in software projects.
• We see that you have no problem being independent in your work.
• You are a person who enjoys collaborating with others.
• Good knowledge in Python.    
• Skills in software engineering and knowledge of principles, methods, and tools.        
• Basic computer and network security principles.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in graph databases.  
• Experience in graph-based algorithms.      
• Experience in machine learning.  
• Experience in UI development.

We see that you are aware regarding diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

As a person, you communicate respectfully and constructively with other team members. You see technical discussions as an opportunity to improve the product, learn, and develop the team. You embrace established solutions and try to reuse and improve them.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

The service may include security-sensitive activities. To become authorized, you therefore need to pass a security check.

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.