Associado de Pesquisa em Cibersegurança

United Nations Development Programme

Location:
Brasilia, Brazil
Grade:
NPSA-7
Category:
Professional Staff
Remote:
Yes
Posted Oct 20, 2026Apply by Nov 4, 2026 (13d left)
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The Associate in Cybersecurity Research will conduct applied research to identify challenges, develop and test approaches and solutions, and support their adoption by justice system institutions. The role involves developing studies, proofs of concept, and innovative solutions including AI and emerging technologies, focusing on applicable results and validation in real institutional contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct applied research in cybersecurity, identifying trends, new technologies and emerging practices.
  • Evaluate technologies, methodologies and innovative approaches to strengthen institutional security posture.
  • Monitor technological evolution and its applications in the Judiciary Cybersecurity Laboratory context.
  • Develop studies, proofs of concept, prototypes and innovative solutions in partnership with the Blue Team and other technical areas.
  • Plan and execute experiments and tests to evaluate feasibility, effectiveness and applicability of proposed solutions.
  • Collaborate in creating and improving simulation environments, virtual laboratories and testbeds.
  • Participate in defining challenges, innovation programs and research agendas for the Judiciary Cybersecurity Laboratory.
  • Identify research and experimental development opportunities aligned with institutional needs.
  • Contribute to prioritizing cybersecurity innovation initiatives.
  • Document experiments, tests, methodologies and results, consolidating structured and replicable knowledge.
  • Produce technical reports, manuals, studies and reference materials related to developed research.
  • Promote dissemination of learnings, results and best practices to other teams and fronts.
  • Establish and strengthen partnerships with academic institutions, public bodies and specialized groups.
  • Support joint research, innovation and knowledge exchange initiatives.
  • Coordinate participation of specialists and partner institutions in Judiciary Cybersecurity Laboratory projects and programs.
  • Monitor transition of successful innovations to production environments or internal programs.
  • Support technical areas in incorporating and applying research results.
  • Contribute technical inputs for awareness campaigns, certification criteria and other institutional initiatives.
  • Promote development of technical-scientific research in cybersecurity including AI, machine learning and emerging technologies.
  • Encourage production and dissemination of scientific articles, technical publications and specialized studies.
  • Coordinate technical and scientific cooperation initiatives with academic institutions, research centers, international organizations and foreign specialized entities.
  • Enable exchange of knowledge, methodologies and best practices in cybersecurity innovation.
  • Perform other duties compatible with the functional profile necessary for project operation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 7 year(s) experience
  • Minimum of 7 years (for High School) or 4 years (for University Degree) of relevant professional experience in innovation and applied research in cybersecurity.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and information technology tools.
  • Experience in technological innovation, proofs of concept, simulation environments, virtual laboratories, testbeds or experimental development in cybersecurity.
  • Experience in projects related to artificial intelligence, machine learning or data analysis applied to cybersecurity.
  • Experience in preparing studies, technical reports, scientific articles or other specialized publications.
  • Experience in technical or scientific cooperation projects with academic institutions, research centers, public bodies, international organizations or foreign specialized entities.
  • Professional experience in implementation, evaluation or monitoring of compliance programs with LGPD, GDPR or other international standards.
  • Fluency in Portuguese is required.
  • Intermediate level of English is desirable.

Skills

  • Research in Cybersecurity
  • Technology and Innovation
  • Proofs of Concept
  • Simulation Environments
  • Virtual Laboratories
  • Testbeds Development
  • Experimental Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Report Preparation
  • Scientific Article Publication
  • Technical Cooperation
  • Scientific Cooperation Agreements
  • Compliance Program Implementation
  • Compliance Program Evaluation
  • Compliance Program Monitoring
  • LGPD Compliance
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

Portuguese, English