Lead Vulnerability Research Consultant

The Security Event; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in the UK seeks a Lead Vulnerability Research Consultant in Cheltenham or Manchester. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, providing technical guidance, and delivering impactful workshops for national security technologies. Ideal candidates possess strong experience in vulnerability research and analysis. Competitive salary of £70,000 – £85,000 plus bonuses and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

DV bonus

Professional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in vulnerability research, analysis, and exploitation development.
• Experience in malware or firmware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Ability to lead diverse technical teams and consult across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading multidisciplinary teams researching and deconstructing systems.
• Providing deep technical expertise as an SME.
• Delivering high-impact workshops and presentations to stakeholders.
• Developing and sharing training materials to elevate capability.

Skills

Vulnerability research

Malware analysis

Technical training delivery

Team leadership

Technical assurance

Job description

Lead Vulnerability Research Consultant

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester or Manchester – Hybrid working
Clearance: eDV Security Clearance
Salary - £70,000 – £85,000 + DV bonus + Benefits

Are you driven by curiosity? Do you instinctively take systems apart to understand how they really work? We're partnering with a market-leading national security organisation to hire a Lead Vulnerability Research Consultant who will help shape and secure the technologies that protect the UK.

In this influential role, you’ll lead highly skilled research teams, delve deep into complex systems, and provide expert technical guidance across a wide range of cutting‑edge projects. You’ll work hands‑on to make, break, and assure systems—while also playing a key role in upskilling teams, shaping solution designs, and advising senior stakeholders through workshops, briefings, and technical delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading multidisciplinary teams researching, characterising and deconstructing systems and technologies.
• Providing deep technical expertise as an SME, guiding design, architecture and implementation decisions.
• Delivering high‑impact workshops, presentations and hands‑on technical sessions to internal and client stakeholders.
• Developing and sharing training materials to elevate capability across the organisation.
• Acting as a trusted consultant, supporting technical assurance and driving secure, robust solutions.

What You’ll Bring

We don’t expect you to tick every box, but strong experience in several of the following would make you a great fit:

• Vulnerability research, analysis, and exploitation development
• Malware or firmware analysis, and reverse engineering
• Contributing to or defining product roadmaps
• Designing and delivering technical training to varied audiences
• Leading diverse technical teams and consulting across multiple projects
• Providing technical assurance in complex delivery environments
• Understanding of mobile platforms and associated technologies

Why Join?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on mission‑critical projects that have real national impact, surrounded by experts who are passionate about pushing technical boundaries. This is a chance to shape capability, influence future technologies, and grow your expertise in one of the UK’s most respected security environments.