Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Forwardrole; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forwardrole is looking for a Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer to enhance national security solutions. The role involves analyzing and reverse engineering software to identify vulnerabilities and develop solutions, contributing to high-impact missions in cybersecurity and technology innovation.

Benefits

DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in software analysis and reverse engineering.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and secure coding.
• Effective collaboration in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software analysis and reverse engineering of various technologies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for vulnerability prioritization.
• Deliver tested and secure software solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in C, C++, Java or C#

Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy

Reverse engineering with IDA Pro or Ghidra

Experience with Linux or Windows-based systems

Awareness of secure coding practices

Knowledge of Agile principles

Job description

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Package - £55,000 - £85,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits – DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, SC clearance required to start.

Location - Hampshire

Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions.

Do you enjoy solving technical cyber problems and identifying vulnerabilities?

As part of our client's expanding National Security division, you'll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We're seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for either x86/x64 or ARM processor architectures.
• Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
• Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
• Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
• Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
• Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
• Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. SC Clearance required to start

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!