Lead Security Researcher

NCC Group

Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Lead Security Researcher within the Exploit Development Group (EDG) is responsible for conducting highimpact vulnerability research and exploit development that advances the state of the art in cybersecurity. The role contributes directly to NCC Groups reputation as a global authority in security research by delivering original research with deep technical expertise and representing the organisation externally through publications presentations and industry engagement. Through both longterm strategic research and shortnotice tactical support this role helps protect clients strengthen NCC Group services and shape the wider security community.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development across a range of platforms architectures and technologies.
Deliver highquality vulnerabilities and reliable exploits as part of strategic research programmes.
Provide shortnotice 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 worldleading 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 multidisciplinary 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.

Required Experience:

Key Responsibilities

Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development across a range of platforms architectures and technologies.
Deliver highquality vulnerabilities and reliable exploits as part of strategic research programmes.
Provide shortnotice 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 worldleading 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 multidisciplinary 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.

Required Experience: