Telecom Vulnerability Researcher (DV Clearance)

National Physical Laboratory; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory is offering a challenging role in Birmingham focused on telecom security research. You will explore telecom systems to identify vulnerabilities, innovate new tools, and collaborate with experienced colleagues to enhance telecom security.

The ideal candidate is driven by curiosity and a solid understanding of cryptography and network protocols. Successful applicants must be able to commute to the Birmingham office at least twice a week and have or be able to obtain a DV clearance.

Qualifications

• Drive to uncover how complex systems work and can be improved.
• Experience in security research and understanding vulnerabilities.
• Ability to learn and apply structured research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Explore telecom systems for vulnerabilities and improvement.
• Innovate by designing and prototyping tools for better security.
• Collaborate with a team to enhance telecom security and systems.

Skills

Curiosity

Technical problem-solving

Understanding of network protocols

Cryptographic algorithms

Linux internals

Reverse engineering

Ethical exploitation techniques

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

National Physical Laboratory is offering a challenging role in Birmingham focused on telecom security research. You will explore telecom systems to identify vulnerabilities, innovate new tools, and collaborate with experienced colleagues to enhance telecom security.

The ideal candidate is driven by curiosity and a solid understanding of cryptography and network protocols. Successful applicants must be able to commute to the Birmingham office at least twice a week and have or be able to obtain a DV clearance.