Senior Cyber Researcher
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Researcher to lead advanced research into emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques and defensive technologies. This role will involve investigating complex security problems, developing original insights and translating technical findings into practical recommendations for security teams, decision-makers and external stakeholders. You will work across threat intelligence, vulnerability research, malware analysis, adversary tracking and security engineering, helping to strengthen understanding of the evolving threat landscape.
Key responsibilities include designing and delivering research projects from initial hypothesis through to publication or operational implementation; analysing data from open, commercial and technical sources; conducting technical investigations, reverse engineering and proof-of-concept development; and identifying trends that may affect systems, platforms and users. You will produce clear and authoritative reports, technical briefings, presentations and supporting tools, while collaborating with researchers, engineers and operational teams. The role may also involve mentoring less experienced colleagues, reviewing research outputs, contributing to internal standards and representing the function at relevant conferences, workshops and industry forums.
Applicants should have substantial experience in cyber security research, threat intelligence, vulnerability analysis, malware analysis or a closely related discipline. Strong knowledge of common attack methods, exploitation techniques, operating systems, networks, cloud environments and security controls is expected, together with practical experience using scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, C, C++ or Go. You should be comfortable working with security tooling, forensic data and large or complex datasets, and able to explain highly technical subjects to varied audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication, sound analytical judgement, curiosity and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Relevant professional certifications, a degree in cyber security, computer science or a related subject, and experience publishing or presenting original research would be advantageous.
Senior Cyber Researcher
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