Principal Cyber Researcher

Gloucester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBR29: Gloucester 18b Ley Court Barnwood Industrial Estate Barnwood Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 3RT

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Raytheon UKs Cyber Research Group (CRG) is looking for a Principal Cyber Researcher to conduct cutting-edge research and development across multiple cyber domains.

As Principal Cyber Researcher youll drive technical investigations design rapid prototypes and uncover emerging threats and addition to hands-on research our Principal Cyber Researcher will be involved in day-to-day CRG operations help shape the teams long-term strategy and support business development and bidding activities.

To be eligible for this role you must hold active enhanced DV clearance. You will be based at our Gloucester site or our customer site on a hybrid basis (approx. 1-2 days a week).

Key Responsibilities

Conduct deep-dive research in vulnerability discovery reverse engineering and embedded systems
Design and build rapid prototypes to validate novel cyber capabilities and concepts
Analyse network protocols and system behaviours to identify security weaknesses
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver research outcomes and technical solutions
Document methodologies findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
Manage small research teams track progress and report to customers
Contribute to CRGs strategic planning and operational management
Support business development efforts including proposal writing and technical briefings

Essential Skills and Experience

Proficiency in programming languages such as C C or Python
Strong working knowledge of Linux-based systems including command-line tools and system configuration
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP UDP DNS HTTP ICMP)
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a methodical and inquisitive approach to technical problems
Experience in rapid prototyping using technologies such as Raspberry Pi Arduino and virtualised environments
Proven track record of managing research projects from concept through delivery

Desirable Experience

Hardware prototyping PCB design and microcontroller programming.
Experience using penetration testing or red team tools.
Reverse engineering using Ghidra IDA Pro or Binary Ninja.
Vulnerability research including exploit development and mitigation bypass techniques.
Embedded software development on ARM AVR PowerPC or MIPS platforms.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) systems Software Defined Radios (SDRs) 2G/4G/5G including tools like GNU Radio Osmocom srsRAN or USRP.
Network engineering experience in home lab or professional environments.

Benefits and Work Culture

Competitive salary
37hr working week with an early finish Friday - start your weekend early!
25 days holiday (increasing by up to 2 days with service) plus public holidays opportunity to buy / sell / roll over up to 5 days and up to 5 days volunteering annually.
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
6 times salary Life Assurance with pension.
Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes including Health Cashplan Dental and Cycle to Work amongst others.
Enhanced sick pay.
Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity & shared parental leave.

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer we are dedicated to fuelling innovation nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment abundant opportunities for professional development and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together we are not just advancing technology; were building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington Virginia USA but with over 180000 employees globally across every continent RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35000 jobs across 13 UK sites RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over 2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4000 suppliers across England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Were investing in all corners of the country supporting 29040 jobs in England 3040 in Northern Ireland 1900 in Scotland and 1600 in Wales.

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Date Posted:Country:United KingdomLocation:GBR29: Gloucester 18b Ley Court Barnwood Industrial Estate Barnwood Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 3RTPosition Role Type:UnspecifiedRaytheon UKs Cyber Research Group (CRG) is looking for a Principal Cyber Researcher to conduct cutting-edge research and deve...