Cyber Researcher

Location(s): Gloucester and London BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Cycler Researcher Location: Gloucester, Manchester or London Our world class team of Cyber Researchers and Reverse Engineers tackle some of the most interesting problems with a meaningful and tangible impact on the national security of the UK. We are growing our Cyber Developer team significantly and are looking for a diverse range of talent from experienced Software Engineers with a proven track record to those with a keen interest and aptitude looking to develop their skills in this exciting space We have a community of technical specialists with a friendly and inclusive culture with great opportunities to learn from experts and make use of a carefully curated training plan with some of the best trainers and conferences available. Job Summary An operational cyber researcher is able to plan and perform research into a wide range of systems and technologies with a focus on discovering and exploiting weaknesses in their design or implementation. The role provides technical guidance for customers as well as supporting bids and proposals. An operational cyber researcher has broad skills which generally involve, but are not limited to, the following activities: Exploratory ResearchVulnerability & Technical ResearchExperimental Development Key Responsibilities Researchers undertaking exploratory research are expected to: Rapidly summarise and assess new domainsProvide domain knowledge for technical analysis, experimental development and subsequent engineering Researchers undertaking vulnerability & technical research are expected to: Know which pen-testing and reverse engineering tools and methodologies are appropriate to a given problemHave experience of advanced vulnerability assessment techniques such as fuzzing and code injection Researchers undertaking experimental development are expected to: Develop, assess and prioritize prototype and simulated capabilities Mandatory Skills and Experience Required A wide range of skills are required for Cyber Research. The number one skill is being able to think systematically and take logical steps towards deconstructing a complex system. For lower-level work, an intermediate/advanced understanding of how computers work is important (eg knowing the difference between the heap and the stack, and between compiled and interpreted languages). More required skills for this role include: Technical writingPresentation skillsInnovative problem solvingTeam workingTechnical AnalysisScripting (e.g. with Python)Rapid development of prototypes or simulations (e.g. with C#) Other Desirable Skills and Experience As well as the above, an Operational Cyber Researcher will need skills and experience in at least one of the areas below. An ideal candidate will cover several areas. Skills Technical Analysis: Network traffic analysisReverse engineeringVulnerability analysisExploit development Exploratory Research: OSINT and interacting with SMEsDeveloping new research skills as appropriate General Technical LeadershipTeam management Knowledge Exploratory Research: Network architecture and securityRisk assessmentSystems engineeringArchitectural frameworks Technical Analysis: Processor architectureOperating systems and firmwareStandard and domain-specific protocols and data formats Experimental Development Software development life cycleAssured development practices (at a high-level) Technology A wide range of tools exist, and the researcher should be able to determine which are most appropriate for a given task. Types of tools used include: Scripting languages (e.g. Python)Traffic capture and analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark)Disassemblers (e.g. IDA Pro)Debuggers (e.g. gdb)Decompilers (e.g. Hex-Rays Decompiler)Virtualization environmentsIntegrated development environmentsDomain-specific simulation and development tools How you will be supported Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year beforeYou can work around core hours with flexible and part-time workingOur flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and moreYou’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Digital IntelligenceDon’t know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future careerYou’ll have a part of our bonus schemeYou are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing Security Clearance Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. You can read more about UK clearance and vetting here:Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours. #J-18808-Ljbffr