Operational Cyber Vulnerability Researcher

Job Role: Operational Cyber Vulnerability Researcher

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Location: Gloucester or Manchester
The Opportunity Join a highly specialised cyber team working at the forefront of National Security, tackling some of the UK's most complex cyber challenges. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced Vulnerability Researchers and Reverse Engineers to work on mission-critical projects across a diverse range of platforms and technologies.
Whether your experience comes from industry, security research, bug bounty programmes or Capture The Flag competitions, you'll have access to world-class training, ongoing mentorship and clear career progression while helping deliver capabilities that make a real-world impact.
What We Can Offer You as an Operational Cyber Vulnerability Researcher Dedicated training budget during your first year
Access to specialist cybersecurity training and industry conferences
Clear career progression and ongoing mentorship
The opportunity to work on challenging projects that support National Security
Flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities
Minimum 25 days annual leave
Private medical and dental insurance
Competitive pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits
Inclusive and supportive team culture
Additional leave for Reservist and Cadet Force Adult Volunteer duties
Key Responsibilities of an Operational Cyber Vulnerability Researcher Conduct vulnerability research across a variety of operating systems, platforms and technologies
Perform reverse engineering on complex software and systems
Investigate vulnerabilities and support proof-of-concept exploit development
Develop and utilise bespoke tools to support research activities
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary technical teams
Share knowledge and mentor junior team members
Deliver technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Support the delivery of solutions aligned to customer and operational requirements
What We're Looking For in an Operational Cyber Vulnerability Researcher Experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering or exploit development
Familiarity with tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Unicorn and debugging platforms
Knowledge of low-level programming and system internals
Understanding of the exploit development xwzovoh lifecycle
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Experience across multiple platforms including Android, iOS or similar environments
A passion for cybersecurity and emerging technologies
Experience gained through professional work, research projects, bug bounty programmes or Capture The Flag competitions is highly valued
Apply for This Operational Cyber Vulnerability Researcher Opportunity If you're looking to work on cutting-edge cyber research, solve complex technical challenges and develop specialist expertise while making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and capable of obtaining enhanced UK security clearance (eDV).