About the Role Principal Vulnerability Researcher
Office-based | Oxfordshire -
If relocating is required for this role, NPL may be able to provide relocation support, subject to location and eligibility. Please contact your recruiter to discuss the options available to you. We're growing our Vulnerability Research Team and are looking for a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to perform security research into a wide-range of carrier-grade telecoms devices, including routers, firewalls, and mobile network nodes.
This is a hands-on, office-based role for a researcher with extensive expertise in finding and demonstrating security vulnerabilities in embedded and networked systems.
The Role
Vulnerability research against real-world network and embedded devices
Reverse engineering firmware and binaries to discover security vulnerabilities
Performing source code analysis to identify memory safety issues, logic flaws, and design weaknesses
Designing and running fuzzing campaigns against protocols, services and interfaces, on both the target device and via emulation
Working with a variety of CPU architectures such as ARM, MIPS, PowerPC and x86-64
Providing technical leadership and setting research standards
Investigating how individual vulnerabilities can be chained to maximise system compromise
Developing and maintaining tools to improve personal and team productivity
Producing clear, high-quality technical reports describing root cause and impact
About You
Ideal Background
Extensive experience in security or vulnerability research
Strong reverse engineering skills using static and dynamic analysis using disassemblers – Ghidra experience is preferred
Demonstrated ability to efficiently conduct ...
Principal Vulnerability Researcher in East Kilbride employer: UK Telecoms lab
UKTL is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to leading training platforms and industry-recognised certifications, all while enjoying a great work-life balance with flexible working options. Join us in Birmingham to make a meaningful impact on the security of next-generation telecoms systems, while being part of a diverse team that celebrates individual merits and fosters continuous learning.
