Salary: Up to £80,000
Location: Solihull (2 days a week onsite)
Join a pioneering national initiative focused on securing the UK’s telecommunications infrastructure and driving innovation in cyber security and networking technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of vulnerability research, contributing to projects with real-world impact on national and international security.
About the Role:
You’ll be part of a small, expert team of Vulnerability Researchers tackling complex cyber challenges. This includes hands-on work with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the development of a world-class security facility, and engaging with senior stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct advanced vulnerability research across hardware, software, and network systems.
* Collaborate with national and international partners to enhance telecoms security.
* Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the telecoms sector.
* Engage with standards bodies, regulators, and industry leaders.
What You’ll Bring:
* Proven experience in vulnerability research roles.
* Strong understanding of hardware/software development lifecycles and security implications.
* Applied knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and secure systems design.
* Expertise in reverse engineering tools (e.g. Ghidra, IDA Pro) and debugging (e.g. GDB).
* Familiarity with Linux internals, embedded systems, and exploitation techniques.
* Passion for learning, testing systems, and uncovering security flaws.
Additional Info:
* Applicants must be eligible for DV clearance.
* Flexible working arrangements available depending on role requirements.
* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.