An operational cyber researcher is able to plan and perform research into a wide range of systems and technologies with a focus on discovering and exploiting weaknesses in their design or implementation. The role provides technical guidance for customers as well as supporting bids and proposals. An operational cyber researcher has broad skills which generally involve, but are not limited to, the following activities, Researchers undertaking exploratory research are expected to:

Rapidly summarise and assess new domains
Provide domain knowledge for technical analysis, experimental development and subsequent engineering
Know which pen-testing and reverse engineering tools and methodologies are appropriate to a given problem
Have experience of advanced vulnerability assessment techniques such as fuzzing and code injection
Develop, assess and prioritize prototype and simulated capabilities, As well as the above, an Operational Cyber Researcher will need skills and experience in at least one of the areas below. An ideal candidate will cover several areas.
Network traffic analysis
Reverse engineering
Vulnerability analysis
Exploit development
OSINT and interacting with SMEs
Developing new research skills as appropriate
Technical Leadership
Team management
Network architecture and security
Risk assessment
Systems engineering
Architectural frameworks
Processor architecture
Operating systems and firmware
Standard and domain-specific protocols and data formats
Software development life cycle
Assured development practices (at a high-level)
Scripting languages (e.g. Python)
Traffic capture and analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark)
Disassemblers (e.g. IDA Pro)
Debuggers (e.g. gdb)
Decompilers (e.g. Hex-Rays Decompiler)
Virtualization environments
Integrated development environments
Domain-specific simulation and development tools

Our world class team of Cyber Researchers and Reverse Engineers tackle some of the most interesting problems with a meaningful and tangible impact on the national security of the UK. We are growing our Cyber Developer team significantly and are looking for a diverse range of talent from experienced Software Engineers with a proven track record to those with a keen interest and aptitude looking to develop their skills in this exciting space!, Technical writing
Presentation skills
Innovative problem solving
Team working
Technical Analysis:
Scripting (e.g. with Python)
Rapid development of prototypes or simulations (e.g. with C#)

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
You can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working
Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career
You'll be part of our bonus scheme
You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing