Cyber Research & Development Engineer

Cyber Security Research Engineer

Salary - £55,000 - £85,000 + bonus

Clearance – eDV cleared or eligible to achieve this clearance level

Location – Cheltenham– Hybrid working

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, enjoys experimentation, and wants to see their research translate into real-world impact.

You'll work across the full research lifecycle, from threat intelligence and vulnerability analysis through to prototyping and delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on challenges that matter.

Role duties

• Research emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques in depth
• Design and develop novel security tools, solutions, and prototypes
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and security assessments across a range of platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition research outputs into real-world capabilities
• Contribute to technical reports, whitepapers, and customer-facing deliverables
• Stay ahead of the latest security developments and share insights across the wider team

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Strong background in cyber security, computer science, or a related technical discipline
• Hands-on experience in one or more of: reverse engineering, exploit development, malware analysis, or secure software development
• Proficiency in at least one systems or scripting language (e.g. C/C++, Python, or similar)
• Solid understanding of operating systems internals, networking, and system architecture
• Sharp analytical mindset with a methodical approach to problem-solving

Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded systems, mobile platforms, or cloud security
• Knowledge of cryptography or secure communications protocols
• Familiarity with vulnerability research tooling and frameworks
• Previous experience working in a research, R&D, or innovation environment

If you're passionate about cyber security research and want to work on problems at the frontier of the field, we'd love to hear from you.