Cyber Vulnerability Engineer

Cyber UK; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DV Bonus

Excellent benefits

Résumé du poste

Cyber UK is looking for a Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer to work in Manchester. The role involves software analysis, reverse engineering of various technologies, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams. Candidates should be proficient in C, C++, Java, or C# and familiar with automation scripting. Clearance to eDV level is required. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++/Java/C# for software engineering.
• Experienced in scripting with Python, Bash, Powershell, or Groovy.
• Familiar with reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra.

Responsabilités

• Conduct software analysis and reverse engineering.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities.
• Create tested and testable code in Agile environments.

Connaissances

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

Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy

Experience with IDA Pro or Ghidra

Working with Linux or Windows-based systems

Awareness of secure coding practices

Knowledge of Agile principles

Description du poste

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.

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Package – £45,000 – £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits – DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance – Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start.

Location – Manchester

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured
• 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. MOD SC or DV required to start.