Cyber Security Research Scientist

Hackajob Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Relocation support

O'Reilly books subscription

Private medical cover

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd. is seeking a security-focused researcher to join a team of researchers and engineers tackling challenging cyber security problems.

You will conduct world-leading research and design niche solutions with immediate real-world impact across Linux, Windows, embedded systems and mobile internals. The role spans from consultant to senior levels, welcoming a technologist with a curious mindset, experience in reverse engineering and network analysis, and strong C/C++/Python skills.

Qualifications

• STEM background with research, cyber security or ethical hacking experience.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, OS internals, embedded systems, network analysis or ML advantageous.
• Inquisitive mindset, persistence and enthusiasm for solving difficult research tasks.
• Technologist, scientific or mathematical background preferred.
• Open to consultant through senior levels; experience ranges from consultant to principal consultant.
• Experience with reverse engineering in IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• Familiarity with Wireshark or network packet analysis tooling.
• Ethical hacking experience.
• Network and protocol analysis experience.
• Hardware debugging (UART, JTAG, SWD).
• Knowledge of exploitation techniques and mitigations.
• OS internals knowledge including Linux, Windows, embedded systems.
• Android/iOS internals knowledge.
• Familiarity with C, C++ or Python.
• RF technologies and Software Defined Radio.
• Inquisitive nature and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside researchers, vulnerability researchers and software engineers.
• Tackle challenging problems using various technologies.
• Conduct cutting-edge, world-leading research.
• Design niche solutions with real-world impact.
• Propose new approaches and continually learn new skills.
• Work with multiple technologies and languages toward new outcomes.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python

OS internals

Embedded systems

Network analysis

Machine learning

Reverse engineering

Wireshark

Ethical hacking

Linux

Windows

Android/iOS internals

RF technologies

Education

STEM background

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Hackajob Ltd. is seeking a security-focused researcher to join a team of researchers and engineers tackling challenging cyber security problems.

You will conduct world-leading research and design niche solutions with immediate real-world impact across Linux, Windows, embedded systems and mobile internals. The role spans from consultant to senior levels, welcoming a technologist with a curious mindset, experience in reverse engineering and network analysis, and strong C/C++/Python skills.