Job Title: Opportunities in Cyber Security - eDV Required
Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Permanent Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. Our mission is to empower and protect lives.
The Role: As a Cyber Specialist you will join a team providing cutting‑edge solutions in real‑time operational mission environments.
Day‑to‑day you will be working within a team that uses the latest innovations to provide solutions to complex problems, including planning and executing advanced red team engagements, simulating real‑world attack scenarios to assess and enhance the organisation’s security posture.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in infrastructure, applications, and operational processes
* Developing realistic attack scenarios, leveraging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from real‑world adversaries
* Bypassing defensive measures such as firewalls, EDRs, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to compromise target systems
Essential experience of the Cyber Specialist:
* Good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours
* Knowledge of Windows security telemetry and associated evasion techniques (Kernel Callbacks, Minifilter drivers, ETW Ti, etc.)
* Proficient understanding of Kernel and User‑mode implant technology
* Expertise in covert communication techniques for evading detection
* Experience testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
* Familiarity with common red team and offensive security tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike)
* In‑depth knowledge of Windows security internals and key mechanisms (Credential Guard, Protected Process Light, etc.)
Desirable experience for the Cyber Specialist:
* Previous experience working in a national security environment or culture
* Defence experience or experience working in cultures driven by mission focus and expertise
* Prior experience of cyber operations
* Ability to understand synthetic environments, modelling and simulation
Essential qualifications for the Cyber Specialist:
* Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3)
* CREST Certified Red Team Specialist (CCRTS)
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site and is fully on‑site. Travel to other sites will be required.
Please note eDV clearance will be required for this role.
Benefits:
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
* Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community
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