Cyber Vulnerability Engineer

Cyber UK
Manchester, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£45,000.0 - £65,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Bash Shell C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Cyber Security Linux DevOps Firmware
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Groovy Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Windows PowerShell Program Analysis Software Tools Reverse Engineering Secure Coding Security Software Systems Integration Virtualization Technology Delivery Pipeline Cyber Threat Analysis IDA Pro

Job description

As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start.

Location - Manchester

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured
  • Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
  • Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
  • Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
  • Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
  • Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
  • Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
  • Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
  • Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
  • Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. MOD SC or DV required to start.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
  • Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
  • Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
  • Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
  • Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. MOD SC or DV required to start.

Benefits & conditions

Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start.

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