Cyber Researcher: Vulnerability & Reverse Engineering (Hybrid)

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

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.