Security Research Engineer

Security Research Engineer focuses on conduct in-depth research into emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.

What the role involves

• Conduct in-depth research into emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Develop novel security solutions, tools, and prototypes.
• Perform vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and security assessments across a range of platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition research into real-world capabilities.
• Contribute to technical reports, whitepapers, and customer deliverables.
• Stay ahead of the latest developments in cyber security, sharing insights with the wider team.

Skills and requirements

• Strong background in cyber security, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with one or more of the following.
• Proficiency in programming (e.g., C/C++, Python, or similar).
• Understanding of operating systems, networks, and system architecture.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• Built on over a 70 year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML.