Lead Security Researcher

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development across a range of platforms, architectures, and technologies. 
• Deliver high‑quality vulnerabilities and reliable exploits as part of strategic research programmes. 
• Provide short‑notice tactical support to consulting, professional, and managed services teams in areas such as reverse engineering and exploit development. 
• Advance exploit development techniques and contribute to world‑leading security research. 
• Participate in vulnerability research and exploit development competitions, such as Pwn2Own. 
• Publish research findings and support their internal and external promotion through articles, whitepapers, presentations, and conference talks. 
• Act as a subject matter expert within NCC Group, mentoring and supporting colleagues who are developing skills in vulnerability research and exploitation. 
• Collaborate effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver research and client outcomes to the highest possible standard. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of vulnerability research and exploitation techniques. 
• Experience with major CPU architectures and operating systems or platforms. 
• Ability to reverse engineer software written in both unmanaged and managed languages. 
• Understanding of common programming languages, vulnerability classes and exploitation methods. 
• Knowledge of modern exploitation mitigations and approaches for bypassing them. 
• Ability to research and exploit unfamiliar instruction sets, programming languages and platforms. 
• Clear written communication skills for documenting and presenting complex technical findings. 

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.