Vulnerability Researcher

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Redherd Full time

Our client is focused on providing **cutting**-**edge** **cybersecurity** **solutions**, and is dedicated to conducting in-depth **research** and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies.

The client is looking for a skilled **Vulnerability** **Researcher** who specialises in various domains, including **software**, **firmware**, or **hardware** security.

**Key Responsibilities**:
- Conduct in-depth vulnerability research on targeted platforms, including
- **Windows**,
- **Browsers**
- **Firefox**/
- **Chrome**),
- **IoT**,
- **Linux**, or
- **Android**.Identify
- **security**
**vulnerabilities** in software, firmware, and hardware components.Develop proof-of-concept
- **PoC**) exploits for discovered vulnerabilities.Collaborate with internal teams to analyse and understand security risks.Engage with
- **institutions** and
- **government** entities to address security concerns and provide recommendations.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest security vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and defensive countermeasures.Conduct
- **research** on emerging threats and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.Work on
- **exclusive**
**research**
**projects** while maintaining full control of intellectual property.

**Skills and Experience**:
- Proven experience in
- **vulnerability**
**research** and
- **analysis**, preferably with a focus on
- **Windows**,
- **Browsers**
- **Firefox**/
- **Chrome**),
- **IoT**,
- **Linux**, or
- **Android** platforms.Demonstrated expertise in developing proof-of-concept
- **PoC**) exploits.Strong knowledge of
- **software**
**security** principles,
- **vulnerability**
**assessment**, and
- **penetration**
**testing** methodologies.Familiarity with
- **reverse**
**engineering** tools and techniques.Experience with
- **bug**
**bounty** programmes,
- **exploit**
**development**, and/or malware analysis.
- **Published**
**CVE**
**entries** or
- **research**
**papers** showcasing expertise in vulnerability research.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

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