Cyber Vulnerability Researcher

Cyber Vulnerability Researcher – Manchester, UK

• Salary up to £75,000, Depending on Experience
• Full-time onsite role
• Active SC clearance or higher required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a global leader in Cyber Security, home to thousands of cyber and intelligence experts. They work collaboratively across ten countries to help nation states and commercial businesses unlock digital advantage in demanding environments.

Due to a mission-critical focus on National Security, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Vulnerability Researcher to help deliver tangible impact for the UK.

THE BENEFITS

• Dedicated training budget for your first year and ongoing mentorship.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Minimum of 25 days holiday per year with flexible working around core hours.
• Cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, and various staff discount cards.
• Clear career progression pathways and a supportive, friendly team culture.

THE CYBER VULNERABILITY RESEARCHER ROLE

As a Cyber Vulnerability Researcher, you will perform research and reverse engineering on unique challenges across a myriad of platforms. You will deliver research as part of a collaborative team, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members while developing bespoke tooling when needed. Your work will be customer focused, ensuring mission-critical needs are met through high-assurance development.

CYBER VULNERABILITY RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development.
• Familiarity with tools such as Ghidra, IDA, Unicorn, or debuggers.
• Knowledge of low-level programming languages across the application stack.
• Understanding of the exploit development lifecycle from identifying bugs to proof of concept.
• Ability to communicate technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [email removed]. For further information, please call me on [phone removed].

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

Vulnerability Research, Reverse Engineering, Exploit Development, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Low Level Programming, C, C++, Assembly, Debugging, NSD.