Lead Security Researcher

7 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom NCC Group Full time
Job Title: Lead Security Researcher

About the Role:

As a Lead Security Researcher at NCC Group, you will be part of a team that drives innovation in vulnerability research and exploitation. You will be responsible for advancing the state of the art in vulnerability research and exploitation, owning the exploit engineering and testing processes, and delivering world-class vulnerabilities and corresponding highly reliable exploits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advance the state of the art in vulnerability research and exploitation
  • Own the exploit engineering and testing processes to deliver highly reliable capability
  • Deliver world-class vulnerabilities and corresponding highly reliable exploits on a regular basis
  • Produce and support the promotion internally and externally with regards to capability concerning vulnerability discovery and exploitation
  • Actively train and mentor selected NCC Group employees in matters related to vulnerability research and exploitation
  • Provide short-notice time-pressured tactical capability in support of client project work in the domains of reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploitation

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in security research, including vulnerability discovery and exploitation
  • Demonstrate mastery of vulnerability research and exploitation technical competencies
  • Expertise of major CPU architectures and operating systems/platforms
  • Expertise of reverse engineering for unmanaged and managed languages
  • Expertise of major programming languages, their vulnerability classes, and exploitation thereof
  • Expertise of major vulnerability classes, exploitation countermeasures, and countermeasure subversion
  • Ability to understand, research, and exploit unfamiliar instruction sets, programming languages, and platforms
  • Exemplary problem-solving and lateral thinking abilities
  • High level of professionalism
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Ability to lead teams and multi-faceted projects effectively
  • Self-motivated and a demonstrated self-starter

Behaviours:

  • Innovation: Proactively seeks out new security challenges and develops creative solutions
  • Problem-solving: Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset and ability to break down complex issues
  • Collaboration: Effectively works with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
  • Communication: Clearly articulates complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Leadership: Mentors and develops junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth
  • Results-oriented: Delivers high-quality work and meets deadlines consistently

About NCC Group:

NCC Group is a global leader in cyber and escrow, committed to creating a more secure digital future. Our teams partner with clients across various industries, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for learning and development, and career growth in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working
  • Financial & Investment
    • Pension
    • Life Assurance
    • Share Save Scheme
    • Maternity & Paternity leave
  • Community & Volunteering Programmes
  • Green Car Scheme
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Lifestyle & Wellness
  • Learning & Development

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