Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider seeks a Principal Vulnerability Engineer for its Java Security Platform team in Cheltenham. The role involves proactive research and security assessments, requiring extensive experience in platform security and Java expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible medical options

Life insurance

Retirement options

Volunteer programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Proactive research on new Java vulnerability signatures.
• Conducting security assessments for new JDK features.
• Assisting development teams with security code reviews.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Security Incident Resolution

Proactive Research

Remote Teamwork

Communication

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Vulnerability Engineer to join the security vulnerability team for the Java platform. This team conducts both red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) duties. Responsibilities include proactive research, security tooling, assessments, and assisting development teams with security code reviews. The candidate must have at least 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security, with deep knowledge of the Java security model. Minimum 10+ years of experience with security protocols and best practices are required. The ideal candidate is expected to work independently on assigned tasks, with proven experience in security incident resolution and proactive research using industry-standard tools. Past research and CVEs related to Java security issues are a plus. Proficiency in Java, expert-level C/C++ skills, and systems-level programming are required. Strong leadership, self-motivation, remote teamwork ability, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for the Java platform, creating and maintaining security tooling, conducting security assessments for new JDK features, and assisting development teams with security code reviews. Coding in Java and performing implementation code reviews for Java and native source code are required.

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