Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer
Job description
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As part of our client's expanding National Security division, you'll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We're seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer
Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)
Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits
Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, SC clearance required to start.
Location - Hampshire
What You'll Be Doing
- Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for either x86/x64 or ARM processor architectures.
- Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
- Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
- Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
- Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
- Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
- Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
- Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
- Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
- Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
- Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.
Desirable exposure
Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.
Clearance required
Due to the nature of the clients' work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. SC Clearance required to start
This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you're naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!
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⭐ Highlight your reverse engineering experience with IDA Pro or Ghidra prominently as these are specifically mentioned tools
🔒 Emphasise any security clearance you hold or eligibility for eDV clearance as this is essential for the role
💻 Showcase specific examples of vulnerability discovery in x86/x64 or ARM architectures to match their technical requirements
🛡️ Detail your experience with secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threat awareness
🤖 Mention any exposure to AI/ML, Cloud or Virtualisation technologies as these are desirable additions
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- •Reverse engineered 15 obfuscated malware samples using IDA Pro, identifying 8 zero-day vulnerabilities across ARM and x86 architectures within 6-week sprint cycles
- •Developed Python automation scripts for vulnerability scanning that reduced manual analysis time by 60% and integrated with CI/CD pipelines for 12 client projects
- •Collaborated with 4-person cybersecurity team to prioritise and patch 23 critical vulnerabilities, achieving 98% remediation rate within SLA timeframes
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Forward Role's National Security division represents exactly the high-impact cybersecurity work I want to pursue next. Your requirement for reverse engineering expertise using IDA Pro and vulnerability assessment across ARM architectures aligns perfectly with my technical background in secure software analysis.
My background in reverse engineering compiled code and developing mitigation strategies for modern cybersecurity threats would enable me to contribute immediately to your expanding team. I have hands-on experience with the C++ and Python stack mentioned in your requirements, plus familiarity with Agile delivery environments and CI/CD pipeline integration.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through your process for reverse engineering obfuscated code using IDA Pro or Ghidra
- ›How would you approach vulnerability assessment for ARM vs x86/x64 architectures?
- ›Describe your experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for security testing
- ›What secure coding practices do you implement when developing in C++ or Python?
- ›How do you prioritise vulnerabilities when working with cybersecurity teams?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you discovered a critical vulnerability through reverse engineering
- ›Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with multiple teams to implement security patches
- ›How do you handle working under pressure in high-stakes security environments?
- ›Give an example of when your curiosity led to an important security discovery
- ›Describe a time you had to explain complex technical vulnerabilities to non-technical stakeholders
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you discovered a critical vulnerability through reverse engineering
Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with multiple teams to implement security patches