Researcher / Analyst (Cyber and Defence Risk Management)

Overview

Nortal's Applied Defence R&D serves as an innovation engine, transforming complex defence challenges into validated, deployable solutions. By combining cyber resilience, AI, data science, embedded security, and digital engineering, we deliver mission-ready prototypes and architectures. Partnering with governments, armed forces, industry, and academia, we create sovereign IP, dual-use technologies, and NATO/EU-aligned innovations that reduce risk and accelerate capability delivery.We are looking for a Researcher/Analyst to support our defence and cybersecurity R&D projects through structured risk analysis, threat assessment, and evidence-based research. You will turn technical and operational risk into clear findings and recommendations for engineers, project teams, and defence stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity, technology, operational, and defence-related risk assessments within R&D projects
• Analyse threats, vulnerabilities, and risk scenarios across technical systems
• Develop and maintain risk models, criteria, and structured risk registers
• Support threat modelling, security requirements engineering, and capability-gap analysis
• Research defence, cyber security, and regulatory topics relevant to project objectives
• Author and co-author research reports, risk assessments, and formal R&D deliverables
• Support workshops, interviews, and stakeholder reviews

Methods & Approaches

• Cybersecurity and operational risk assessment methodologies
• Threat modelling, scenario analysis, and capability-gap assessment
• Qualitative and quantitative research and comparative analysis
• Requirements engineering and structured documentation

Deliverables

• Risk assessments, threat analyses, and mitigation recommendations
• Research reports and feasibility assessments
• Requirements and decision-support materials
• Contributions to R&D deliverables, proposals, and stakeholder briefings

Skills & Experience

• Background in cyber security, defence, risk management, security studies, or a related analytical field
• Practical experience conducting risk assessments or analysing cyber, defence, or technology risks
• Understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk-treatment concepts
• Ability to connect technical findings with operational and organisational consequences
• Experience with defence organisations or critical infrastructure is an advantage
• Familiarity with recognised risk or security frameworks is an advantage
• Degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, security studies, risk management, or a related field
• Willingness to complete a government security clearance process

Why Nortal?

• We hire people not only for their skills but also for cultural add. We live by our values: commit to delivering value and results, take ownership, empower yourself and others, and own your future and growth. Besides our professionalism, we like to spice things up with good humour
• We care about your growth & development. At Nortal, we support constant improvement and knowledge sharing
• We prioritise your health & well-being by providing a flexible package for health insurance and sports initiatives
• We support your work-life balance and provide flexible working hours
• It's your choice whether you want to work from the office or remotely within Estonia

Salary range:

€3100-3900 gross/monthly (full-time).Final compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, role seniority, and skill set.

About Nortal

For over 25 years, we've been shaping digital transformation, delivering complex solutions for global enterprises and public sector organisations. Today, we are at the forefront of an AI-driven transformation era, helping organisations turn data into real business value. By combining deep domain expertise with data and AI, we design solutions that create immediate impact while scaling for the future.