Job Description

***This client requires you to be on-site more often than not, due to the security nature of the role. This will therefore mean you must be available to be on-site for up-to 5 days a week***

Role: Experienced Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Negotiable

Our client is looking for experienced candidates with a background in research, Cyber Security or Ethical Hacking to join them.

Their team is highly experienced, deeply technical and passionate about delivering quality solutions that blend rapid development, cyber security research and software engineering skills. They are always learning something new and have fun doing it!

Their research team uses a wide range of tools, programming languages and emerging technologies to develop rapid prototypes, minimal viable products and world-class research that has meaningful real-world impact. The work is conducted in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic environment which results in world-leading solutions to some of the most complex cyber security challenges faced by the UK. This means no two days are the same and project requirements can quickly change based on your experience, understanding and input.

We look for skills in a variety of technologies but experience with C, C++, Python, Operating System Internals, Reverse Engineering, Firmware Analysis, Network Packet Analysis or machine learning would be advantageous. Equally, the role requires an inquisitive mindset, persistence and enthusiasm for solving difficult research tasks, which often appeal to those with technologist, scientific or mathematical background.

As part of the team, you will:

• Work alongside hugely talented and respected researchers, vulnerability researchers and software engineers.
• Tackle a wide range of challenging problems using various technologies.
• Conduct cutting-edge, novel and world-leading research.
• Design and produce niche solutions with immediate real-world impact.
• Use your skills and experience to propose new ways of doing things.
• Continually learn new skills and technologies.

An ideal candidate will:

• Have a real passion for Cyber Security and/or technology!
• Thrive on solving difficult and complex problems.
• Have a genuine interest in how technology works and how it can be applied in different ways.
• Enjoy sharing their knowledge and working with other team members.
• Work with various technologies and programming languages with uncertain outcomes, to achieve something new.

Your Experience:

• Several years\' experience working in Cyber Security, ideally on research focussed projects.
• Familiarity with C, C++ or Python.
• Experience and knowledge of operating system internals (desktop, mobile or embedded systems).
• Reverse engineering or familiarity with an assembly language (ARM, x86 or x64).
• Network and protocol analysis using Wireshark or other network analysis tool.
• Thrive on solving difficult and complex problems.

This vacancy is intended for Lead, Senior and Principal consultants who can demonstrate several years of applicable experience. As grades progress, we are looking for increased experience and expertise, as well as the ability to lead technical projects and recommend new areas for research.

Whilst we are always open to new skills and backgrounds, successful candidates will typically demonstrate several of the skills listed. We would not expect candidates to be proficient in all areas listed!

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