Senior Vulnerability Research
6 days ago
What You’ll Be Doing As a Vulnerability Researcher in Telecommunications, you’ll be at the forefront of security innovation, exploring the unknown and uncovering weaknesses in complex systems. This is your opportunity to shape the future of telecom security through deep technical research. Deep Dive into Telecom Systems - You’ll have the freedom and time to investigate our carrier-grade telecom infrastructure, uncovering vulnerabilities that others might miss. Your work will be thorough, precise, and impactful. Work Within Flexible Frameworks - Rather than rigid tasks, you’ll operate within broad themes and scopes—giving you the autonomy to shift focus as new insights emerge and opportunities arise. Prototype Your Own Tools - You’ll build and experiment with custom tooling—like novel fuzzers or software radio interfaces—often using obscure frameworks and languages to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn Continuously - You’ll dissect systems to understand how they fail and what it takes to secure them. Every project is a chance to grow your expertise and contribute to long-term security advancements. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. About You You're curious, driven, and passionate about uncovering how things work—and how they break. You thrive in complex technical environments and enjoy pushing boundaries to discover vulnerabilities others overlook. Qualifications You comprehend what protocols are doing beneath the surface and can break down how systems communicate. You apply structured research methodologies to explore novel technologies and uncover hidden risks. You bring applied knowledge of cryptographic algorithms—encryption, authentication, signatures—and know how they can be misused. You’re comfortable with data structures, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure like virtualisation and containerisation. You understand network protocols and how software works—from low-level assembly to high-level interpreted languages. You’re familiar with memory corruption bugs and know how attackers bypass protections like ASLR, stack canaries, and heap guards. You know your way around Linux internals and can pick up any programming language when given the right resources. You’ve used ethical exploitation tools and techniques across both low-level software and web platforms. You’ve got reverse engineering experience and are confident using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or even just source code analysis in vim. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have a DV clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain a DV clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Vulnerability Researcher
2 weeks ago
Birmingham, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full timeAbout the RoleThis role will be part of a small team of Vulnerability Researchers, tackling some of the most interesting cyber problems with a meaningful and tangible impact on the national security of the UK. You will be instrumental in standing up an industry-leading security facility.Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in...
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Birmingham, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full timeA leading UK research facility in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to lead and drive vulnerability research initiatives. The role requires a strong background in vulnerability research, knowledge of telecoms tech, and the ability to commute to the Birmingham office. Ideal candidates must have extensive expertise in security across...
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Vulnerability Research
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Birmingham, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full timeAre you ready to shape the future of security research? As a Senior Vulnerability Researcher, you’ll take charge of cutting‑edge vulnerability research activities—whether through your deep technical expertise or your broad knowledge across domains. You’ll set the technical direction for a talented team, guiding them to uncover and understand the most...
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Vulnerability Researcher
1 week ago
Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Full timeAbout the RoleWhat You'll Be DoingAs a Vulnerability Researcher in Telecommunications, you'll be at the forefront of security innovation, exploring the unknown and uncovering weaknesses in complex systems. This is your opportunity to shape the future of telecom security through deep technical research.Deep Dive into Telecom Systems - You'll have the freedom...
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Birmingham, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full timeA leading research laboratory in the UK is looking for Vulnerability Researchers to join a dedicated team focused on tackling significant cyber threats. This role involves establishing a cutting-edge security facility and contributing to national security. Ideal candidates will possess skills in vulnerability research, exploitation techniques, and software...
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Associate Vulnerability Researcher
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Associate Vulnerability Researcher
1 week ago
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Senior Research Executive
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Birmingham, United Kingdom BMG Research Full timeA leading social research and analytics agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Research Executive to support research projects in public services. The role involves managing research design and execution, ensuring data quality, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in research, strong analytical skills, and a...
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Research Executive
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