Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform, Stoke-on-Trent
Client:
Oracle
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a Principal Vulnerability Engineer to join our security vulnerability team for the Java platform. The team handles both offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) security duties. Responsibilities include proactive research, security tooling, assessments, and assisting development teams with security code reviews. Candidates should have at least 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security, with deep knowledge of the Java security model. Extensive experience with security protocols and best practices is required. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently on assigned tasks, with proven experience in security incident resolution and proactive research using industry-standard tools. Past research contributions and CVEs related to Java security are advantageous. Proficiency in Java, expert-level C/C++ skills, and systems-level programming are essential. Strong leadership, self-motivation, remote collaboration skills, and effective communication are also required.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for the Java platform, creating and maintaining security tooling, conducting security assessments for new JDK features, and assisting development teams with security code reviews. Ability to code in Java and review implementation code in both Java and native source code is necessary.
About Us
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