Opportunities in Cyber Security - eDV Required

QinetiQ Limited; Malvern; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Support for Armed Forces community

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited is seeking a Cyber Specialist to join their team in Malvern, England. This full-time position requires expertise in identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities, developing attack scenarios, and utilizing advanced security techniques.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience, certifications such as OSCE3 and CCRT, and a strong understanding of national security expectations. A robust benefits package and supportive working environment await the right applicant.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of national security expectations.
• Knowledge of Windows security telemetry and evasion techniques.
• Proficient understanding of Kernel and User-mode implant technology.
• Expertise in covert communication techniques for evading detection.
• Experience testing cloud environments for vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with common red team and offensive security tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows security internals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in infrastructure and applications.
• Develop realistic attack scenarios based on real-world tactics.
• Bypass defensive measures to compromise target systems.

Skills

Understanding of national security expectations

Knowledge of Windows security telemetry

Proficient understanding of Kernel and User-mode technology

Expertise in covert communication techniques

Experience testing cloud environments

Familiarity with offensive security tools

Knowledge of Windows security internals

Education

Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3)

CREST Certified Red Team Specialist (CCRTS)

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Job description

Job Title: Opportunities in Cyber Security - eDV Required

Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. Our mission is to empower and protect lives.

The Role: As a Cyber Specialist you will join a team providing cutting‑edge solutions in real‑time operational mission environments.

Day‑to‑day you will be working within a team that uses the latest innovations to provide solutions to complex problems, including planning and executing advanced red team engagements, simulating real‑world attack scenarios to assess and enhance the organisation’s security posture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in infrastructure, applications, and operational processes
• Developing realistic attack scenarios, leveraging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from real‑world adversaries
• Bypassing defensive measures such as firewalls, EDRs, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to compromise target systems

Essential experience of the Cyber Specialist:

• Good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours
• Knowledge of Windows security telemetry and associated evasion techniques (Kernel Callbacks, Minifilter drivers, ETW Ti, etc.)
• Proficient understanding of Kernel and User‑mode implant technology
• Expertise in covert communication techniques for evading detection
• Experience testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• Familiarity with common red team and offensive security tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike)
• In‑depth knowledge of Windows security internals and key mechanisms (Credential Guard, Protected Process Light, etc.)

Desirable experience for the Cyber Specialist:

• Previous experience working in a national security environment or culture
• Defence experience or experience working in cultures driven by mission focus and expertise
• Prior experience of cyber operations
• Ability to understand synthetic environments, modelling and simulation

Essential qualifications for the Cyber Specialist:

• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3)
• CREST Certified Red Team Specialist (CCRTS)

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site and is fully on‑site. Travel to other sites will be required.

Please note eDV clearance will be required for this role.

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community