Security Researcher in Cheltenham

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: NCC Group

Job Hours: Full-time

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The Opportunity

Our Technical Security Assurance team in the UK is growing - we are looking for people of all grades (junior through to principal) with reverse engineering and/or vulnerability research experience to join us. You will become a member of the team working alongside colleagues with experience of the subject areas and clients. The work ranges from tactical short duration projects to research projects spanning months or even years.-The work involves solving interesting and often challenging problems.

The role will be primarily based out of our Cheltenham office, although there is possibility of a Hybrid working approach.

With our dedicated lab facilities and breakout areas, continuous training and variety of work and regular tech team/research events, we are positive that we can offer what you are looking for next in your career.

The Challenge

As a vulnerability researcher or reverse engineer specialising in long-term, deep-dive and challenging research engagements, you will be expected to work with our esteemed clients to help them solve complex security challenges.

This includes:

Delivering technical tasks on our engagements

Delivering high quality technical solutions to clients

Using reverse engineering skills to solve complex and interesting problems

Developing proof of concept outputs for the solutions

Skills

Some of the key skills we look for are:

Reverse Engineering (x86/ARM/PowerPC etc)

Use of debugging tools (GDB/x64dbg/r2/windbg/frida etc)

Use of disassemblers for reverse engineering (IDA/Ghidra etc)

Vulnerability Research

C Programming Experience

Scripting Experience (Python/Perl etc)

Fuzzing

Knowledge of Linux / Windows internals

Networking and associated protocol knowledge and experience

Applied security research

Applied cryptography, mathematics or computer science experience

Source code review

Technology Areas

The technology areas we encounter can be diverse, including:

Mobile devices – Android and iOS

Embedded system

Windows and Linux

Behaviour's:

Client-Focused: Prioritizes client needs and expectations, ensuring that all actions and decisions lead to client satisfaction and success.

Collaborates as ‘One NCC’: Works in unison with all departments and teams, fostering a united front and shared objectives across the entire organisation.

Adds Value: Goes beyond the minimum requirements to provide solutions and contributions that enhance the customer’s success and growth.

Enables and Empowers: Provides tools, resources, and support to team members, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.

Personal Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, decisions, and outcomes, acknowledging successes as well as areas for improvement.

Communicates Openly and Respectfully: Shares information transparently while maintaining

respect and consideration for all stakeholders.

Open Mindset: Embraces new ideas, diverse perspectives, and is willing to adapt in response to evolving situations or feedback.

Growth and Development: Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth, championing learning and evolution for oneself and the organisation.

Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates a systematic approach to resolving issues and identifying

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

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NCC Group is a global expert in cyber security and risk mitigation, working with businesses to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.

We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionizing the way in which organizations think about cyber security.

With over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.

NCC Group Security Services, Inc. with an office at 115 Wild Basin Road, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78746 with phone number +1-800-813-3523 is licensed as an Investigations Company by the State of Texas, Department of Public Safety for Private Security - License Number: A07363301.