Cyber Researcher

Searchability; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Excellent pension contribution

Flexible working culture

Holiday purchase scheme

Investment in training and career dev

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Cyber Researcher to join our Gloucester team. You will tackle vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and tool development on challenging cyber-security projects. The role blends independent analysis with collaborative work in a highly skilled laboratory.

You will work on diverse technologies, contribute to vulnerability discovery, and communicate findings clearly. Hybrid working arrangement applies, with security clearance expected and DV clearance possible.

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in C, C++ or Python.
• Experience with Linux systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and UDP networking.
• Experience in vulnerability research or reverse engineering.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research across cyber security domains.
• Perform reverse engineering on complex systems and binaries.
• Develop tools and prototypes to support research.
• Collaborate with senior researchers on cutting-edge projects.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Networking

Vulnerability research

Reverse engineering

Embedded systems

Analytical skills

Communication of findings

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Job description

Cyber Researcher – Gloucester, UK

• Up to £75,000 Depending on Experience
• Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite each week
• SC clearance required, with willingness to undergo DV

About the Client

Our client is a highly respected organisation delivering advanced cyber capabilities into some of the UK's most security critical environments.

Their specialist research team works at the forefront of vulnerability research, reverse engineering and emerging technologies, solving technically complex problems that have real world impact.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Researcher to join the team.

The Benefits

• Flexible working culture
• Annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent pension contribution
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Strong investment in training and career development
• Work on genuinely cutting-edge cyber research

The Cyber Researcher Role

As a Cyber Researcher, you will work on technically challenging research projects across a range of cyber security disciplines, investigating vulnerabilities, analysing complex systems and developing tools and prototypes to support ongoing research.

You will work alongside experienced researchers on vulnerability research, reverse engineering and emerging technology projects, while continuing to develop your technical capability within a highly skilled team.

Cyber Researcher Essential Skills

• Programming experience using C, C++ or Python
• Good experience working with Linux systems
• Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and UDP
• Experience within vulnerability research, reverse engineering, embedded systems or a closely related technical discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to investigate complex technical problems and clearly communicate findings

Desirable Skills

• Experience using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro or Binary Ninja
• Knowledge of low-level systems, firmware or embedded devices
• Experience analysing binaries or network protocols
• Exposure to exploit development or vulnerability discovery

Key Skills

• Cyber Research
• Vulnerability Research
• Reverse Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Linux
• Python
• C++
• Networking
• Ghidra
• IDA Pro
• Binary Ninja
• NSD