Associate Vulnerability Researcher

Interrupt Labs; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vulnerability research firm based in Basingstoke is seeking enthusiastic final year university students or recent graduates to join their iOS, Embedded Systems, or Cyber Development teams. You will receive mentorship and participate in vulnerability research and reverse engineering. A passion for low-level computing, programming skills, and an interest in cybersecurity are essential. The firm offers competitive salary and robust employee benefits, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus based on company targets

6% matched pension

Training and conference budgets

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Company socials throughout the year

Free soft drinks, hot drinks, beer, and snacks

Qualifications

• Passion for low-level computing and system internals.
• Experience with programming and willing to learn.
• Eligibility for DV UK Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Join teams focused on iOS, Embedded Systems, or Cyber Development.
• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineer systems.
• Present findings effectively and engage in technical problem-solving.

Skills

Low level computing

Programming in at least one language

Interest in vulnerability research

Exposure to microcontrollers or FPGAs

Education

Final year university student or recent graduate

Job description

The role:

• You’ll join either our iOS, Embedded Systems or Cyber Development teams.
• You’ll be assigned a mentor and over the course of an initial 12 weeks you’ll develop team-specific knowledge and skills.
• Afterwards, you will conduct vulnerability research, reverse engineer systems and build tools and proof of concepts for a variety of platforms, backed by a global team of world leading experts.
• You’ll use common VR toolsets such as fuzzers and reverse engineering tools; as well as having access to custom tooling built in-house and developing your own!
• You’ll need to present your findings in a useful and accessible way to others.
• You’ll have access to internal and external training and conferences to refine and hone your skills.
• You’ll have very few meetings; we work on challenging technical problems and allow people to focus on this!
• You’ll initially be based onsite in our Basingstoke office where team members and other new joiners are available to support you day to day.

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about low level computing and system internals, such as language runtimes and memory management
• Existing interest and knowledge in one of the hiring teams or vulnerability research and exploit development in general is a positive (for instance, if you’re interested in Embedded Systems you might have experience in microcontrollers, FPGAs or other similar low-level electronics). We don’t expect you to have worked in the field before but hobby projects, CTF challenges and general hackery means you’ll fit right in!
• A capable programmer in at least one language with exposure to others, and excited to pick up and learn whichever language is required for the task at hand.
• In your final year of university (typically seen as the 3rd year of undergraduate studies, or the final year of a postgraduate degree) or a recent graduate
• All applications must be eligible for a DV UK Government security clearance.

About Interrupt Labs:

We're here to provide world-leading vulnerability research and capabilities. Interrupt Labs is made up of amazing people with backgrounds ranging across the computer security landscape. This blend of knowledge gives Interrupt Labs the backbone it needs to jump into any new challenge. From working with telecoms, banks, government and more, the team at Interrupt Labs is experienced in vulnerability research in all its forms. Within these environments, the team has become well-versed in the implementation of bespoke and nuanced approaches. You can check out some of our research here.

Salary:

£36,000 to £42,000 dependent on skills and experience. We offer pay reviews every six months for all employees, alongside the company bonus scheme.

Perks and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year up to 28 days + bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on company targets
• 6% matched pension
• Training and conference budgets
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 4x death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company socials throughout the year
• Free soft drinks, hot drinks, beer and snacks in office

The location:

Our office is in the centre of Basingstoke and is a 6-minute walk from the train station with easy transport links to and from London.

Interrupt Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We aim to respond to all candidates via email within a week of their application. Please note that emails may go to your spam or junk folder.