At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a specialised cyber team tackling complex vulnerability research and reverse engineering challenges.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on cybersecurity with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, private healthcare, and dedicated training budget.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and structured career progression in an inclusive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development preferred.
Locations: Gloucester, Manchester or London (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
About the Role
We're seeking experienced Vulnerability Researchers and Reverse Engineers to join a highly specialised cyber team solving technically challenging problems across multiple platforms. Working on mission-critical projects, you'll conduct vulnerability research, reverse engineering and exploit development while collaborating with highly skilled technical specialists. You'll also receive dedicated training and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform vulnerability research across a variety of platforms.
- Conduct reverse engineering of complex software and systems.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits where appropriate.
- Create bespoke research tooling when required.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Mentor junior researchers and share technical expertise.
- Deliver research aligned to customer operational requirements.
Skills & Experience
You'll ideally have experience in several of the following:
- Vulnerability research.
- Reverse engineering.
- Exploit development.
- Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions or Bug Bounty programmes.
- Tools such as: Ghidra, IDA Pro, Unicorn, Debuggers.
- Android and/or iOS security research.
- Low-level programming languages.
- Strong understanding of the exploit development lifecycle.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Passion for solving difficult technical challenges.
What You'll Receive
- Dedicated training budget during your first year.
- Specialist technical training and conference opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Minimum 25 days annual leave.
- Private healthcare and dental cover.
- Competitive pension.
- Cycle to Work scheme and additional employee benefits.
- Ongoing mentoring and structured career progression.
- Inclusive, collaborative engineering environment.
Security Requirements
This position requires eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to obtain enhanced UK security clearance.
Operational Cyber Vunerability Researcher in London employer: ANSON MCCADE
Anson McCade is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible remote working environment in the UK. With a strong focus on security and digital transformation, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career advancement, all while contributing to impactful projects alongside talented teams and senior stakeholders.
