Lead Security Researcher — Exploit & Vulnerability Leader

NCC Group plc; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme

Financial & Investment Benefits

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Special Time Off

Family Planning

Job summary

NCC Group plc in Madrid seeks a Lead Security Researcher to drive high-impact vulnerability research and exploit development. This role contributes significantly to the cybersecurity field by delivering innovative research and mentoring colleagues. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability research, providing tactical support for consulting services, and engaging with the security community through publications and presentations. The position offers flexible working options and generous holiday allowances, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of vulnerability research and exploitation techniques.
• Experience with major CPU architectures and operating systems.
• Ability to reverse engineer software in various languages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development.
• Deliver high-quality vulnerabilities and reliable exploits.
• Provide tactical support to consulting teams.

Skills

Vulnerability research and exploitation techniques

Experience with CPU architectures

Reverse engineering

Common programming languages and vulnerability classes

Understanding exploitation methods

Knowledge of exploitation mitigations

Communication skills for technical documentation

Job description

NCC Group plc in Madrid seeks a Lead Security Researcher to drive high-impact vulnerability research and exploit development. This role contributes significantly to the cybersecurity field by delivering innovative research and mentoring colleagues. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability research, providing tactical support for consulting services, and engaging with the security community through publications and presentations. The position offers flexible working options and generous holiday allowances, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.