Cybersecurity Researcher- eDV Cleared

Searchability; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Cybersecurity Researcher with enhanced DV clearance. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and involves supporting critical government projects in cybersecurity research. Candidates should have expertise in malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, and related tools. The role requires a commitment to working on Defence and National Security projects.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DV Clearance.
• Experience in malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, systems security, and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Work on Defence and National Security projects.
• Conduct several tech-driven analyses including malware and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Malware analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Reverse engineering

Systems security

Network protocols

Binary formats

Processor architectures (x86-64, ARM)

Python

C

Bash

Protocol analysis using Wireshark

Fuzzing with AFL

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

gdb

Job description

CYBERSECURITY RESEARCHER – EDV CLEARED
BRAND NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING COMPANY FOR A CYBERSECURITY RESEARCHER WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE
• Permanent opportunity for a Cybersecurity Researcher with enhanced DV clearance.
• Industry leading consultancy supporting mission critical government projects.
• Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus DV Bonus.
• Manchester based in an easily accessible location.
• To apply please call 07842002894 or email [e-mail]

WHO ARE WE?
We are recruiting Cybersecurity Researchers to work with an industry leading consultancy supporting mission critical Government projects with office locations in and around Manchester. Our teams are what leads us forward and we are therefore looking for the best talent to join us as we continue to bring the best to the table. Due to the nature of these clients, you must hold DV clearance to work on Defence and National Security projects.

WE NEED THE CYBERSECURITY RESEARCHER TO HAVE….

• Enhanced DV Clearance.
• Experience in areas such as malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, reverse engineering, systems security, network protocols, binary formats, and processor architectures (such as x86-64 and ARM).
• Experience with one or more of the following tools/ technologies:
- IDA Pro or Ghidra.
- Debugging with gdb, binary exploitation and code injection
- Python, C or bash
- Protocol analysis using Wireshark or fuzzing with AFL.

TO BE CONSIDERED….
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail] For further information please call me on 07842002894. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Laura Jackson. I look forward to hearing from you.

CYBERSECURITY RESEARCHER– EDV CLEARED
KEY SKILLS:
CYBER SECURITY/ REVERSE ENGINEERING/ VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS/ SYSTEMS ENGINEERING/ DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE