Cyber Researcher
Listed on 2026-10-17
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Security
- Up to £75,000 Depending on Experience
- Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite each week
- SC clearance required, with willingness to undergo DV
Our client is a highly respected organisation delivering advanced cyber capabilities into some of the UK's most security critical environments.
Their specialist research team works at the forefront of vulnerability research, reverse engineering and emerging technologies, solving technically complex problems that have real world impact.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Researcher to join the team.
The Benefits- Flexible working culture
- Annual bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Excellent pension contribution
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Strong investment in training and career development
- Work on genuinely cutting-edge cyber research
As a Cyber Researcher, you will work on technically challenging research projects across a range of cyber security disciplines, investigating vulnerabilities, analysing complex systems and developing tools and prototypes to support ongoing research.
You will work alongside experienced researchers on vulnerability research, reverse engineering and emerging technology projects, while continuing to develop your technical capability within a highly skilled team.
Cyber Researcher Essential Skills- Programming experience using C, C++ or Python
- Good experience working with Linux systems
- Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and UDP
- Experience with in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, embedded systems or a closely related technical discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to investigate complex technical problems and clearly communicate findings
- Experience using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro or Binary Ninja
- Knowledge of low-level systems, firmware or embedded devices
- Experience analysing binaries or network protocols
- Exposure to exploit development or vulnerability discovery
- Cyber Research
- Vulnerability Research
- Reverse Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Linux
- Python
- C++
- Networking
- Ghidra
- IDA Pro
- Binary Ninja
- NSD
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