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Working for CoreTech as a vulnerability researcher will see you join a world-class team of developers and vulnerability researchers whose mission is to deliver bespoke products and research into the most interesting cyber security clients in the UK.
CoreTech is looking for candidates with a bug hunting, ethical hacking or reverse engineering background to join our vulnerability research team. We deliver bespoke and innovative solutions which enable the operational needs of our clients. Our team is highly experienced, deeply technical and has a rich history of blending rapid prototyping, security research and software engineering skills.
Our Research team use Ghidra as our tool of choice for reverse engineering and produce proof of concepts in the most suitable language for the project which could be C, C++, Python or assembly code. The role requires an inquisitive mindset and enthusiasm for solving difficult research tasks.
As part of our team, you will
* Work alongside hugely talented vulnerability researchers and software engineers.
* Tackle a wide range of challenging problems.
* Conduct cutting-edge, novel and world-leading research.
* Design and produce niche solutions with immediate real-world impact.
An ideal candidate will
* Have a passion for cyber security.
* Thriveon solving difficult and complex problems.
* Havea genuine interest in bug hunting and be familiar with recent vulnerabilities.
* Enjoy sharing their knowledge and working with team members.
Your Experience
* Reverse engineering in IDA Pro or Ghidra.
* Familiarity with one or more of ARM, AARCH64, x86, x64.
* Knowledge of bug hunting / vulnerability research.
* Ethical hacking, including familiarity with web/network technologies
* Knowledge of exploitation techniques and mitigations.
* Experience and knowledge of Linux and its internals.
* Experience and knowledge of Android or iOS and its internals.
* Familiarity with C or C++.
We are recruiting at all grades from junior consultants through to highly experienced principal consultants. This vacancy is aimed at our junior, consultant and lead grades - if you are an experienced vulnerability Researcher please view our experienced hire advert.
The role will require skills and experience in the areas listed. At a junior level a passion and enthusiasm for the subject with an understanding of core principles is required. As the grades progress we’re looking for increased experience and deeper expertise in some of the areas listed as well as the ability to lead technical projects.
Work Benefits
* Promotions are based on technical excellence and reviewed regularly.
* 25 days holiday per year (with bank holidays on top), option to buy up to 5 days per year.
* Level up with an extra day of holiday per year, up to an extra 5 days, starting from 2 years' service.
* We offer financial support to cover HMRC allowable costs of relocating if you’re moving to the area.
* Training and development opportunities to support your career aspirations
* O'Reilly books subscription which provides access to huge range of technical books
* Regular events including internal technical conferences, company socials and pizza-fuelled lunchtime seminars.
* Free seasonal fruit, tea, coffee, milk, squash and hot chocolate.
Health Benefits - Private Medical Including Access To
* Private online GP, and a helpline to speak with various healthcare professionals.
* Physiotherapists, osteopaths or chiropractors for muscle, bone, and joint pain.
* Mental health - counselling, and specialist consultations and treatment with psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists.
* Annual Health assessment.
Financial Benefits
* A company bonus scheme so that everybody is rewarded for company success. This is an annual award that is based on the company hitting its targeted forecast. We have achieved this every year to date.
* 8% company contribution to pension with no minimum requirement for employee contribution.
* Death in Service cover of 4x base salary.
Lifestyle Benefits
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave: 12 weeks maternity leave at full pay as soon as you join, further enhanced to 20 weeks full pay from 2 years’ service. 2 weeks paternity leave at full pay as soon as you join, further enhanced to 4 weeks full pay from 2 years’ service.
* Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme including the ability to purchase a bike over £1,000 (e-bikes, specialist cycles and trikes allowed).
Salary
We are recruiting staff at all levels in this team, and are able to support market-leading salaries for every grade within our sector/location. We reward staff based on technical excellence and not years of experience, so it's important to us to speak with you to see which grade you would fit into - it's not always obvious from a CV! Your interviewer will spend time during your first interview speaking with you about how your skills and experience map against our grades, and discuss a salary band so that you know early what you can expect if you receive an offer from us. The technical interview will provide a deeper assessment of your skills against your mapped grade which ultimately determines whether you receive an offer and the exact salary.
Location
We are based in the centre of Cheltenham in a stunning new build contemporary office, 5 minutes walk from the local shops and cafes. Our website has a few pictures, which you can take a look at.
Additional Details
Our interview process is quick and to the point: if you look like a good fit for the role, we'll schedule a brief call to discuss it in more detail and answer any questions you may have. If that goes well, we'll arrange a technical interview to understand your level of experience. We aim to get back to you with an answer within a couple of days of the technical interview.
Please note, due to sensitivity of the role, successful applicants must be British Citizens and willing to undergo extensive background checks to obtain a security clearance.
If you’re looking for a challenging role where you can make a real impact in the world, in a friendly environment and with all the support to advance your career, click apply.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Information Technology, Research, and Consulting
* Industries
Computer and Network Security
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