Founding Security Researcher
We are seeking a Founding Security Researcher to establish and lead the security research function from the ground up. This is a highly influential role for an experienced security professional who enjoys investigating emerging threats, translating technical findings into practical defensive strategies, and shaping the direction of a growing security programme. You will work closely with engineering, product, infrastructure, and leadership teams to identify risks, strengthen security controls, and build a culture of security by design.
Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth research into vulnerabilities, attack techniques, malware, exploitation methods, and relevant developments across the threat landscape. You will design and execute security assessments, penetration tests, red-team exercises, and proofs of concept across applications, cloud environments, networks, and supporting infrastructure. You will document findings clearly, assess business impact, recommend effective mitigations, and support teams through remediation. You will also develop repeatable research processes, tooling, detection opportunities, and technical guidance, while helping define priorities for future security investments.
The ideal candidate has substantial experience in security research, offensive security, vulnerability discovery, or a closely related discipline, with a strong understanding of application, cloud, operating system, and network security. Practical programming or scripting experience in languages such as Python, Go, JavaScript, or C/C++ is expected, along with the ability to analyse unfamiliar systems and communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with reverse engineering, exploit development, threat intelligence, security automation, or responsible disclosure is highly valued. You should be comfortable working independently, making decisions in an evolving environment, and building new capabilities without an established playbook. Curiosity, sound judgement, strong written communication, and a collaborative approach are essential.
Founding Security Researcher
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