Cyber Researcher

Cyber Researcher – Gloucester, UK

• Up to £75,000 Depending on Experience
• Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite each week
• SC clearance, with willingness to undergo DV

About the Client

Our client is a highly respected organisation delivering advanced cyber capabilities into some of the UK's most security critical environments.

Their specialist research team works at the forefront of vulnerability research, reverse engineering and emerging technologies, solving technically complex problems that have real world impact.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Researcher to join the team.

The Benefits

• Flexible working culture
• Annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent pension contribution
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Strong investment in training and career development
• Work on genuinely cutting-edge cyber research

The Cyber Researcher Role

As a Cyber Researcher, you will work on technically challenging research projects across a range of cyber security disciplines, investigating vulnerabilities, analysing complex systems and developing tools and prototypes to support ongoing research.

You will work alongside experienced researchers on vulnerability research, reverse engineering and emerging technology projects, while continuing to develop your technical capability within a highly skilled team.

Cyber Researcher Essential Skills

• Programming experience using C, C++ or Python
• Good experience working with Linux systems
• Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and UDP
• Experience within vulnerability research, reverse engineering, embedded systems or a closely related technical discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to investigate complex technical problems and clearly communicate findings

Desirable Skills

• Experience using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro or Binary Ninja
• Knowledge of low-level systems, firmware or embedded devices
• Experience analysing binaries or network protocols
• Exposure to exploit development or vulnerability discovery

To Be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [email protected]. For further information please call me: 07719 065 949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills

Cyber Research, Vulnerability Research, Reverse Engineering, Embedded Systems, Linux, Python, C++, Networking, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, NSD