Hybrid – 3 days a week in the Gloucester office or customer sites.
Role Overview
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and cybersecurity sector, is seeking a highly skilled and analytically driven Vulnerability Researcher to join its Cyber Research Group. This is an exciting opportunity to support advanced research and development initiatives, conducting in-depth technical investigations across hardware and software systems to identify security vulnerabilities, develop bespoke tools, and contribute to the discovery and analysis of emerging threats. The ideal candidate will combine a strong technical foundation with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hardware and software teardowns, characterisation, and reverse engineering.
- Conduct detailed analysis of platforms to identify security weaknesses, bugs, and potential exploits.
- Examine network protocols and system behaviours to uncover vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and research outcomes.
- Produce clear, structured documentation of findings, methodologies, and recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and technical briefings.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (C, C++, Python).
- Familiarity with assembly language (reading or writing).
- Experience in reverse engineering using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
- Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems, including command-line tools and system configuration.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and inquisitive approach to technical challenges.
- Solid understanding of network protocols.
- Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and domains.
- Proven track record of identifying, analysing, and reporting vulnerabilities in complex systems.
Desirable Experience
- Experience using or developing fuzzers.
- Practical experience emulating hardware platforms with QEMU or similar tools to support security research and analysis.
- Embedded software development for platforms such as ARM Cortex, AVR, or MIPS.
- Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) systems and Software Defined Radios (SDRs), including 2G/4G/5G technologies and tools such as GNU Radio, Osmocom, srsRAN, or USRP.
- Network engineering experience (professional or home lab).
- Hardware development and prototyping, including PCB design and microcontroller programming.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual bonus and market leading pension
- Lifa assurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extensive softer and flexi-benefits
Principal Vulnerability Researcher in Gloucester employer: Frontier Resourcing
Join a leading high-tech defence organisation in Bristol, where innovation meets purpose. As a Systems Architect in Electronic Warfare, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values technical excellence and offers ample opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to employee development, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to vital defence systems while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and dynamic team environment.
