Vulnerability Researcher

Berkeley Square IT; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cyber security firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced vulnerability researcher. Join a team dedicated to cutting-edge research and problem-solving. Ideal candidates should have a passion for cyber security, knowledge of reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra, and an interest in bug hunting. This role promises real-world impact through technical expertise and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in reverse engineering with IDA Pro or Ghidra is essential.
• Familiarity with ARM, AARCH64, x86, x64 architectures.
• Knowledge of bug hunting and recent vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside talented researchers and engineers.
• Tackle a wide range of challenging problems.
• Conduct cutting-edge research with real-world impact.

Skills

Cyber security interest

Complex problem solving

Bug hunting knowledge

Reverse engineering

Ethical hacking

Linux knowledge

Mobile OS internals

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced vulnerability researcher to join their team based in Cheltenham. The rolewill see you join a world-class team of developers and vulnerability researchers whose mission is to deliver bespoke products and research into the most interesting cyber security clients in the UK.

The team is highly experienced, deeply technical and has a rich history of blending rapid prototyping, security research and software engineering skills. Their Research team use Ghidra as their tool of choice for reverse engineering and produce proof of concepts in the most suitable language for their projects which could be C, C++, Python or assembly code. The role requires an inquisitive mindset and enthusiasm for solving difficult research tasks.

The Role:

• Working alongside hugely talented vulnerability researchers and software engineers.
• Tackling a wide range of challenging problems.
• Conducting cutting-edge, novel and world-leading research.
• Designing and producing niche solutions with immediate real-world impact.

An ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for cyber security.
• Thrive on solving difficult and complex problems.
• Havea genuine interest in bug hunting and be familiar with recent vulnerabilities.
• Enjoy sharing their knowledge and working with team members.

Your Experience

• Reverse engineering in IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• Familiarity with one or more of ARM, AARCH64, x86, x64.
• Knowledge of bug hunting / vulnerability research.
• Ethical hacking.
• Knowledge of exploitation techniques and mitigations.
• Experience and knowledge of Linux and its internals.
• Experience and knowledge of Android or iOS and its internals.