Senior Security Researcher at Synechron, London, £Contract Rate

We're Synechron, a global consultancy Laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services. With over 14,500 members of staff across 17 countries and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.

We're big enough to be taken seriously, yet small enough to operate with an agile, open, relationship-driven approach. Our clients come to us with problems that need genuine thought, intelligence and knowledge; we're not just putting bodies on seats.

We are currently looking for a Senior Security Researcher to join one of our key clients. You will be part of their Global Cybersecurity Research and Offensive Security (CROS) function leading the charge in cybersecurity research and offensive security. As part of this rapidly evolving field, your expertise will be critical in identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attacks, and innovating approaches to enhance the security posture of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and deliver security research projects across a wide range of technologies to ensure the organization is well-prepared against advanced cyber attack scenarios.
• Perform hands-on security research on software and hardware technology vital to the businesses services.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions that improve the delivery of CROS services.
• Contribute to the development of tools and automation processes to enhance security assessment.
• Provide a specialist approach to assessing the security of systems and technology, identifying previously unknown vulnerabilities and new attack techniques.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in vulnerability identification and exploitation.
• Participation in the Cyber Security industry.
• Experience in network security, Embedded systems, hardware hacking, and mobile technologies.
• Understanding of common operating systems such as Linux, Windows, Google Android, and iOS.
• Demonstrated experience in third-party vulnerability disclosure, software development, and source code review.
• Proficiency in tooling, automation, prototyping, and penetration testing.
• Experience in Black Box software security review techniques, including 'fuzzing' and reverse engineering.
• Education to degree level or relevant work experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• 0-day discovery and vulnerability disclosure.
• Exploit development.
• System architecture.
• Wireless technology expertise.

Recruitment London Boilerplate

Synechron's stunning top floor offices are located in London's bustling Square Mile, close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Bank. We're a stone's throw from the Bank of England and a five-minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral.

Our open-plan offices feature breakout areas, innovation spaces and a stunning roof terrace with great views of the city! We're a friendly bunch and host regular summer and Christmas parties, and team-building activities.

Our flexible working policy means three days in the London office and two days at home - and we're happy to accommodate individual circumstances like school drop-offs and pick-ups (this will need to be worked out with your line manager).

Synechron's Diversity Statement

Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.