Role Summary:

Our Defence Clients Cyber Research Group (CRG) is looking for a Principal Cyber Researcher to conduct cutting-edge research and development across multiple cyber domains.

As Cyber Researcher, you will drive technical investigations, design rapid prototypes, and uncover emerging threats and vulnerabilities. In addition to hands-on research, our Principal Cyber Researcher will be involved in day-to-day CRG operations, help shape the team's long-term strategy, and support business development and bidding activities.

To be eligible for this role you must hold active enhanced DV clearance or be eligible for one.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct deep-dive research in vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and embedded systems
Design and build rapid prototypes to validate novel cyber capabilities and concepts
Analyse network protocols and system behaviours to identify security weaknesses
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver research outcomes and technical solutions
Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
Manage small research teams, track progress, and report to customers
Contribute to CRG's strategic planning and operational management
Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and technical briefings

Essential Skills and Experience:

DV/eDV clearance
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
Strong working knowledge of Linux-based systems, including command-line tools and system configuration
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ICMP)
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a methodical and inquisitive approach to technical problems
Experience in rapid prototyping using technologies such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and virtualised environments
Proven track record of managing research projects from concept through delivery

Desirable Experience:

Hardware prototyping, PCB design and microcontroller programming.
Experience using penetration testing or red team tools.
Reverse engineering using Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
Vulnerability research, including exploit development and mitigation bypass techniques.
Embedded software development on ARM, AVR, PowerPC or MIPS platforms.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Software Defined Radios (SDRs), 2G/4G/5G, including tools like GNU Radio, Osmocom, srsRAN or USRP.
Network engineering experience in home lab or professional environments.

Next Steps:

If interested, send your most recent CV to: so that we can speak in more detail.