Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cloud solutions seeks a Principal Vulnerability Engineer to join their Java security platform team. The role involves proactive research, security tooling, assessments, and collaboration with development teams. Candidates should possess substantial platform security experience, particularly in Java, and have strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Flexible medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Community engagement programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security.
• Deep knowledge of Java security model and security best practices.
• Proven track record in security incident resolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for the Java platform.
• Create and maintain security tooling and conduct security assessments.
• Assist development teams with security code reviews.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Security protocols

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

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Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform, Lincoln

Client: Oracle

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) 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. Minimum 10+ years of experience with security protocols and best practices are required. The candidate should be able to work independently on assigned tasks and have a proven track record 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-starting abilities, remote collaboration skills, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Include proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for the Java platform, creating and maintaining security tooling, conducting security assessments for new features in the JDK, and assisting development teams with security code reviews. Ability to code in Java and review implementation code for both Java and native source code is required.

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