Lead Security Researcher

4 weeks ago


Canada NCC Group Full time
About the Role:

NCC Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Security Researcher to join our Exploit Development Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for advancing the state of the art in vulnerability research and exploitation, owning the exploit engineering and testing processes, and delivering world-class vulnerabilities and corresponding highly reliable exploits.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Advance the state of the art in vulnerability research and exploitation.
  • Own the exploit engineering and testing processes to deliver highly reliable capability.
  • Deliver world-class vulnerabilities and corresponding highly reliable exploits on a regular basis.
  • Produce and support the promotion internally and externally with regards to capability concerning vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
  • Actively train and mentor selected NCC Group employees in matters related to vulnerability research and exploitation.
  • Provide short-notice time-pressured tactical capability in support of client project work in the domains of reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploitation.
Functional and Technical Skills:
  • Extensive experience in security research, including vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
  • Demonstrate mastery of vulnerability research and exploitation technical competencies.
  • Expertise of major CPU architectures and operating systems/platforms.
  • Expertise of reverse engineering for unmanaged and managed languages.
  • Expertise of major programming languages, their vulnerability classes, and exploitation thereof.
  • Expertise of major vulnerability classes, exploitation countermeasures, and countermeasure subversion.
  • Ability to understand, research, and exploit unfamiliar instruction sets, programming languages, and platforms.
  • Exemplary problem-solving and lateral thinking abilities.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead teams and multi-faceted projects effectively.
  • Self-motivated and a demonstrated self-starter.
Behaviours:
  • Innovation: Proactively seeks out new security challenges and develops creative solutions.
  • Problem-solving: Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset and ability to break down complex issues.
  • Collaboration: Effectively works with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
  • Communication: Clearly articulates complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Leadership: Mentors and develops junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
  • Results-oriented: Delivers high-quality work and meets deadlines consistently.
About NCC Group:

NCC Group is a global leader in cyber and escrow, committed to creating a more secure digital future. Our mission underpins everything we do, from our work with clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. We partner with clients across multiple industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems.

We are a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks. Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

What We Offer:
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Maternity & Paternity leave

Community & Volunteering Programmes

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