Embedded Researcher

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The opportunity

Our National Security Business Unit is growing, and we’re seeking Embedded Vulnerability Researchers to join our team. Whether you're an experienced researcher or ready to build on your skills, we offer a variety of exciting opportunities.

You’ll work alongside a team of experts on projects ranging from short-term tactical challenges to long-term research engagements. The role is based out of our Cheltenham office with the possibility of a hybrid working approach.

With dedicated lab facilities, regular team and research events, and a focus on training and development, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Key Accountabilities

As an Embedded Vulnerability Researcher, you’ll work on long-term, deep-dive research projects for our esteemed clients, solving complex security challenges and delivering innovative solutions.

Conducting research on mobile phone operating systems and embedded systems.
Using reverse engineering skills to solve technical challenges.
Developing proof-of-concept solutions.
Creating high-quality technical reports.
Sharing knowledge and mentoring team members.

Skills

Essential Skills:

High-level National Security clearance.
Proven experience in mobile research activities.
Reverse Engineering (x86/ARM/PowerPC/MIPS).
Proficiency with Debugging tools (GDB/x64dbg/r2/windbg/frida) and Disassemblers (IDA/Ghidra).
Experience with mobile research and fuzzing.
C Programming and scripting (Python/Perl).
Networking protocol knowledge.
Applied cryptography and mathematics.
Source code review and applied security research.

Technology:

Mobile devices (Android and iOS).
Embedded systems.
Linux and Windows.

How we rate this

Embedded Researcher at NCC Group rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.