Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Principal Vulnerability Engineer for its security vulnerability team focused on the Java platform. The successful candidate will be involved in proactive research, security assessments, and assisting with security code reviews, requiring strong expertise in Java and platform security, as well as leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including flexible medical and life insurance options

Retirement options

Volunteer programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security.
• Deep knowledge of Java security model.
• Proficiency in Java and expert-level C/C++ skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

C/C++

Platform Security

Security Protocols

Independent Work

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform, preston, lancashire

Client:

Oracle

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Vulnerability Engineer who will be part of the security vulnerability team for the Java platform. This team conducts both the red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) duties. Responsibilities will include proactive research, security tooling, assessments, and assisting development teams with security code review. Qualified candidate must have at least 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security, deep knowledge of Java security model is a must. Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience with security protocols and best practices are required. Ideal candidate is expected to work independently on assigned tasks. Proven past experience in successful security incident resolution and proactive research utilizing industry standard tools is a must-have. Past research and CVEs on Java security issues are a plus. Must have proficiency in Java, and expert level C/C++ skills, and systems level programming. Great personal leadership, self-starter, ability to work with remote teams and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for the Java platform, create and maintain security tooling for the Java platform, conduct security assessment for new features that will be integrated into the JDK, and assisting development teams with security code review. Ability to code in Java and do implementation code review for both Java and native source code is required.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom