Vulnerability Research Consultant

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher for an onsite role near Cambridge. You will conduct advanced vulnerability research across software and hardware systems, developing proof‑of‑concept demonstrators and innovative cyber defence solutions for real‑world challenges.

Join a multidisciplinary team and apply low‑level software knowledge to protect critical technologies. A STEM degree and strong programming skills in C/C++/Python are required; UK defence/security sector experience is

Qualifications

• A degree from a STEM subject (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics).
• Applied experience in software/hardware vulnerability research.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++ or Python.
• Knowledge of the full software stack and interaction with hardware.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Desirable: experience in UK defence or security sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced vulnerability research across software and hardware systems.
• Develop proof‑of‑concept demonstrators and cyber defence solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle real‑world challenges.

Skills

STEM degree

Vulnerability research

C/C++/Python

Software/hardware integration

Analytical problem solving

Defence/security sector experience

Education

STEM degree (Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Vulnerability Researcher has arisen with an innovative R&D consultancy developing cutting‑edge technologies for the UK defence and national security sector, based near Cambridge.

As a Vulnerability Researcher, you will work on advanced vulnerability research across software and hardware systems, developing proof‑of‑concept demonstrators and innovative cyber defence solutions for complex, real‑world challenges. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists, applying low‑level software knowledge and creative problem‑solving to protect critical technologies against emerging threats.

The is an onsite role, requiring you onsite 5 days a week.

Experience Of The Vulnerability Researcher Will Include

• A degree from a STEM subject, e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics.
• Applied experience in software/hardware vulnerability research.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++ or Python.
• Knowledge of the full software stack and how it interacts with hardware.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
• Desired: Experience working within the UK defence or security sector.

The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy.

If you are a Vulnerability Researcher looking to work on pioneering cyber and hardware security technologies within a highly collaborative R&D environment, please apply today to learn more.