Vulnerability Researcher

 What you will be doing for us:

• Performing Vulnerability Research and Reverse Engineering to handle complex and unique challenges across a myriad of platforms.
• Learning to use tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, Unicorn and Frida plus developing bespoke tooling when needed.
• Working in a vibrant and inclusive team of specialists where success often comes from teamwork and a diverse approach to solving problems.
• Developing junior members of staff with a keen interest in RE and VR to realise their potential.

 
Ideal candidate background:

• An interest and aptitude for Vulnerability Research, Reverse Engineering, and Exploit Development (either from a professional background or by demonstrating an aptitude e.g. by playing capture the flag challenges).
• Low-level knowledge in how languages function across the application stack from assembly through to interpreted languages and everything in between.
• Understanding of the exploit development lifecycle from identifying bugs up to fully developed proof of concepts.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, C#, C++)

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 before
• You can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working
• Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
• Don’t know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career
• You’ll be part of our bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.