Lead Security Researcher — Flexible Exploit & Vulnerability Lead

NCC Group plc; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme

Financial & Investment Benefits

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Special Time Off

Family Planning

Job summary

NCC Group plc is seeking a Lead Security Researcher to conduct high-impact vulnerability research and exploit development within the Exploit Development Group in Cheltenham. This role is critical to advancing cybersecurity and involves mentoring colleagues, publishing research, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong skills in vulnerability research and exploit techniques, reverse engineering, and should excel in documenting complex findings. The position offers flexible working, generous holiday allowance, and various financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of vulnerability research and exploitation techniques.
• Experience with major CPU architectures and operating systems.
• Ability to reverse engineer software written in unmanaged and managed languages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research across various platforms.
• Deliver high‑quality vulnerabilities and reliable exploits.
• Provide tactical support to consulting and managed services teams.

Skills

Vulnerability research and exploitation techniques

Experience with major CPU architectures

Reverse engineering software

Understanding of programming languages

Knowledge of exploitation mitigations

Researching unfamiliar instruction sets

Clear written communication

Job description

NCC Group plc is seeking a Lead Security Researcher to conduct high-impact vulnerability research and exploit development within the Exploit Development Group in Cheltenham. This role is critical to advancing cybersecurity and involves mentoring colleagues, publishing research, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong skills in vulnerability research and exploit techniques, reverse engineering, and should excel in documenting complex findings. The position offers flexible working, generous holiday allowance, and various financial benefits.