Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cloud solutions provider seeks a Principal Vulnerability Engineer for their Java Security Platform team in Bradford. This role requires extensive experience in platform security, with a focus on proactive research, security tooling, and code reviews. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills while working independently to tackle security challenges.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive benefits

Flexible medical and life insurance

Retirement plans

Community engagement through volunteer programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security.
• Deep knowledge of the Java security model.
• Proven experience with security protocols and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive research on vulnerability signatures for Java.
• Create and maintain security tools, conduct assessments.
• Assist with security code reviews and analyze native source code.

Skills

Java proficiency

C/C++ skills

Platform security experience

Security protocols knowledge

Leadership skills

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Security tooling

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Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform, Bradford

Client: Oracle

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Vulnerability Engineer to join the security vulnerability team for the Java platform. This team handles both offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) security duties. Responsibilities include proactive research, security tooling, assessments, and assisting development teams with security code reviews. The ideal candidate must have at least 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security, with deep knowledge of the Java security model. Proven experience with security protocols and best practices is required. The candidate should be able to work independently, with a history of successful security incident resolution and proactive research using industry-standard tools. Experience with Java security issues, CVEs, proficiency in Java, expert-level C/C++ skills, and systems programming are essential. Strong leadership, self-motivation, remote collaboration, and communication skills are also required.

Responsibilities

Include proactive research on vulnerability signatures for Java, creating and maintaining security tools, conducting security assessments for new JDK features, and assisting with security code reviews. Coding in Java and native source code review skills are necessary.

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As a global leader in cloud solutions, Oracle leverages cutting-edge technology to address today’s challenges. With over 40 years of industry leadership, we thrive through innovation and integrity.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that values contribution from everyone. Oracle offers global career opportunities, work-life balance, competitive benefits, flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also support community engagement through volunteer programs.