Cyber Security - eDV Required

Package Competitive Salary + Benefits

Location: Malvern

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cyber Specialist at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. We have a range of opportunities available and welcome applications from all levels of experience.

The Role

As a Cyber Specialist you will join a team providing cutting edge solutions in real-time operational mission environments. Day-to-day, you will be working within a team who work with the latest innovations, providing solutions to complex problems. Planning and executing advanced red team engagements, simulating real-world attack scenarios to assess and enhance the organisation's security posture.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in infrastructure, applications, and operational processes
• Developing realistic attack scenarios, leveraging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from real-world adversaries
• Bypassing defensive measures such as firewalls, EDRs, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to compromise target systems

Essential Experience

• A good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours
• Knowledge of Windows security telemetry and associated evasion techniques (Kernel Callbacks, Minifilter drivers, ETW Ti, etc.)
• Proficient understanding of Kernel and User-mode implant technology
• Expertise in covert communication techniques for evading detection
• Experience in testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• Familiarity with common red team and offensive security tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike)
• In-depth knowledge of Windows security internals and key security mechanisms (e.g., Credential Guard, Protected Process Light, etc.)

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of working in a national security environment/culture
• Defence experience or experience of working in cultures driven by mission focus and expertise
• Prior experience of cyber operations
• Ability to understand synthetic environments, modelling and simulation
• Previous war gaming experience

Essential Qualifications

• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3)
• CREST Certified Red Team Specialist (CCRTS)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site and is fully on-site. Travel to other sites will be required. Please note eDV clearance will be required for this role.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

For further information on National Security Vetting please see guidance at www.gov.uk