Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform

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

Job summary

A leading company in cloud solutions seeks a Principal Vulnerability Engineer to join their security vulnerability team in Maidstone. You will be responsible for conducting proactive research on vulnerabilities, maintaining security tooling, and performing assessments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in platform security and a strong background in Java and C/C++ programming.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible medical and life insurance

Retirement options

Community volunteer programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security with deep knowledge of Java security model.
• Proficiency in Java and expert-level C/C++ skills are essential.
• Experience in security incident resolution and use of industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for Java.
• Create and maintain security tooling and conduct assessments for new JDK features.
• Assist with security code reviews for Java and native source code.

Skills

Java

Security Protocols

C/C++

Systems-Level Programming

Leadership

Communication

Proactive Research

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Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform, Maidstone

Client: Oracle

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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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. The 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 review. 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 should work independently on tasks, have 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 essential. Strong leadership, self-motivation, remote work capability, and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Include proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for Java, creating and maintaining security tooling, conducting security assessments for new JDK features, and assisting with security code reviews of Java and native source code.

About Us

Oracle is a global leader in cloud solutions, leveraging innovative technology to address today’s challenges. With over 40 years of industry experience, we operate with integrity and foster an inclusive workforce. We offer global career opportunities, competitive benefits, flexible medical, life insurance, retirement options, and community volunteer programs.