Operational Cyber Researcher
Location: Gloucester, Manchester, London – Onsite work required with options for full‑time or part‑time; discuss with recruiter.
Requisition ID: 121883 | Grade: GG10 – GG12.
Overview
Operational Cyber Group is a team of industry‑leading experts in high‑assurance development, research, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research. With a focus on national security, we confront some of the country’s toughest challenges, delivering mission‑changing capability across diverse platforms and technologies.
Role Description
* Technical delivery: systematically deconstruct technologies and protocols to conduct exploratory research, assessment, and experimental development, including prototypes and simulations.
* Mentorship & collaboration: work in teams to produce high‑quality reports while training and developing junior team members.
* Adaptability: assess new domains and technologies quickly, selecting the best tools and methodologies.
* Security mindset: identify vulnerabilities, prioritise research avenues that deliver the most value, and possess a working knowledge of vulnerability assessment or penetration‑testing techniques.
What we are looking for
* Familiarity with tools (IDEs, debuggers, source control, Ghidra, FRIDA, Wireshark, VMs) and techniques (fuzzing, scripting, code injection).
* Intermediate to advanced understanding of computing principles (e.g., stack/heap distinction, compiled/interpreted languages).
* Proficiency in at least one programming language and the capability to script or prototype quickly.
* Comfort using and configuring multiple major operating systems.
* Ease of picking up new languages and technologies.
* Strong communication skills for technical topics, presenting to diverse audiences.
* Experience working with teams and leading technical tasks.
* Desirable: network traffic analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, exploit development, modern cryptography knowledge.
Why join us?
* Dedicated training budget for the first year (e.g., Black Hat, specialist training).
* Contribute to critical cyber needs of governments and businesses worldwide, with tangible impact on UK national security.
* Work‑life balance: flexible part‑time or core‑hour arrangements, minimum of 25 days holiday per year.
* Benefits include private medical and dental insurance, competitive pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work, childcare vouchers, discount cards, and more.
* Inclusive, supportive team culture with diversity and wellbeing groups.
* Clear career progression, mentorship, and continuous training.
* Additional leave for Reservist and Cadet Force duties.
Security clearance: the role is subject to security restrictions. You do not need a clearance before applying but must be eligible to work in the UK and successfully obtain an eDV UK security clearance. See the guidance for details.
Why BAE Systems Digital Intelligence?
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence hosts 4,500 experts across 10 countries, collaborating to collect, connect, and understand complex data for governments, armed forces, and commercial partners. Here, you’ll make a real difference, thriving in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We support all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments for disabilities or health conditions such as dyslexia, autism, or anxiety disorders. Speak to your recruiter about adjustments.
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