Opportunities in Cyber Security - eDV Required
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Job description
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.
Your responsibilities will include: 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
Requirements
Do you have experience in OS Kernels?, 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 for the Cyber Specialist: 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 for the Cyber Specialist: 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.
Benefits & conditions
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- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance, 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
Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.