Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform

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

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions company is seeking a Principal Vulnerability Engineer for their Java security platform team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security protocols and the Java security model, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This role involves proactive research, tooling development, and security assessments in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive benefits

Flexible medical insurance

Retirement options

Community volunteer programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in platform security.
• Deep knowledge of the Java security model.
• Proven experience with security tools and incident resolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive research on new vulnerability signatures.
• Maintain security tooling and perform assessments.
• Assist in security code reviews for Java and native code.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Security protocols

Systems-level programming

Research

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Principal Vulnerability Engineer – Java Security Platform, Woking

Client: Oracle

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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 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 in security protocols, incident resolution, and proactive research using industry-standard tools is essential. Experience with Java security CVEs is a plus. Proficiency in Java, expert-level C/C++, and systems-level programming are required. Strong leadership, self-motivation, remote teamwork, and communication skills are also necessary.

Responsibilities

Conduct proactive research on new vulnerability signatures for the Java platform, develop and maintain security tooling, perform security assessments for new JDK features, and assist in security code reviews. Coding in Java and review of both Java and native source code are essential skills.

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