As a Cybersecurity Researcher you'll make, break and assure systems across a wide variety of projects. You'll enjoy researching and characterising systems and technologies to understand how they work and will use your expertise to discover weaknesses and vulnerabilities in system design and implementation in order to provide technical guidance to Roke's National Security customers.
There are multiple roles available depending on your experience with the ability to either provide development or step into a leadership position in a rapidly growing area of Roke's National Security business.
Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together.
The Key Requirements...
Experience with some of the below:
Malware or firmware analysis and reverse engineering
Vulnerability analysis and/or exploit development
Systems engineering and security models
Network architectures, protocol analysis or binary file format engineering
Processor architectures (x86-64 and ARM), operating systems and/or firmware internals.The types of tools, techniques and technologies you will have used might include:
IDA Pro or Ghidra
Debugging with gdb, binary exploitation and code injection
Programming, prototyping or tool-making; for example, using Python, C or bash
Protocol analysis using Wireshark or fuzzing with AFL.Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.
Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.
Where you'll work...
You'll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.
Why you should join us...
Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work.
Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing.
The Benefits and Perks...
Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. Clearances...
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.
The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you