Lead Security Researcher

3 weeks ago


Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom NCC Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Security Researcher to join our Exploit Development Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for advancing the state of the art in vulnerability research and exploitation, delivering world-class vulnerabilities and corresponding highly reliable exploits, and mentoring and training junior team members.

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
  • 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, as well as a supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please let us know at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.



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