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Job Summary

At Comcast we believe that our customer’s right to security and privacy is essential. Where they go on the Internet is their business, not ours. We delete our customer’s DNS queries every 24 hours. We do not sell our customer’s personally identifiable information. We believe that strong privacy is built on the foundation of equally strong cybersecurity.

To help advance our pursuit of enabling our customer’s security and privacy, we are hiring a cybersecurity researcher on the SPIDER Public Policy team. Do you publish at the Workshop on the Economics of Information Security, Usenix Security, or Internet Measurement Conference, then this role might be for you. Do you have a background in economics and experience at a federal agency then this role might be for you. Do you want to influence the development of effective public policy interventions then this role might be for you.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Comcast Cybersecurity SMEs to determine the impact of specific public policy proposals.

• Collaborate with Government Affairs, Legal, and Compliance to inform Comcast positions based on SME feedback.

• Represent Comcast with different industry trade groups and corresponding working groups in cybersecurity and privacy.

• Represent Comcast at public workstreams by NIST and other government agencies.

• Write white papers on relevant policy issues to improve stakeholder awareness and knowledge.

• Write research papers on relevant policy issues to inform external workstreams.

• Conduct studies to both inform and advance public policy positions.

• Build relationships outside of Comcast in academia, government, and civil society to better understand different aspects of a policy proposal.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS (or JD) in Cybersecurity, Privacy, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field. PhD is strongly preferred.

• Broad understanding of the US legislative and regulatory process.

• Basic understanding of core cybersecurity concepts (such as CIA, vulnerabilities, etc.) as well as technologies (such as encryption, security protocols, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of PETs and privacy (such as the difference between security and privacy)

• Exceptional soft skills. Public Policy is a team sport!

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a US government agency, e.g. NIST, FCC, DHS etc.

• Prior record of publication or public speaking in cybersecurity and/or privacy related public policy vendues.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

• Drive results and growth.

• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality—to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Master's Degree: Cybersecurity, Master's Degree: Economics, Master's Degree: Public Policy Analysis, Ph. D.: Cybersecurity

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

7-10 Years

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.