Vulnerability Researcher: Reverse Engineer & Exploit Expert

Jobtailor; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced vulnerability researcher to join a UK-based cyber security team in Salisbury. The role focuses on in-depth analysis of Android/Linux internals, reverse engineering, and developing cutting-edge research tools.

You will audit C/C++ sources, produce PoCs in multiple languages, and collaborate with vulnerability researchers and software engineers. A strong security mindset and willingness to share knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in vulnerability research and bug hunting.
• Background in ethical hacking or reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with IDA Pro or Ghidra for analysis.
• Knowledge of ARM, AARCH64, x86/x64, or MIPS architectures.
• Understanding of exploitation techniques and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel tools and techniques for vulnerability research.
• Audit C and C++ source code to identify security flaws.
• Deliver bespoke products and research for cyber security clients in the UK.
• Produce proof of concepts in C, C++, Python or assembly code.
• Participate in technical interviews and assessments as part of the hiring process.

Skills

Vulnerability Research

Reverse Engineering

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Ethical Hacking

Team Leadership

Knowledge Sharing

Project Leadership

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced vulnerability researcher to join a UK-based cyber security team in Salisbury. The role focuses on in-depth analysis of Android/Linux internals, reverse engineering, and developing cutting-edge research tools.

You will audit C/C++ sources, produce PoCs in multiple languages, and collaborate with vulnerability researchers and software engineers. A strong security mindset and willingness to share knowledge are essential.