Vulnerability Researcher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job details
Posted 04 April 2023 Salary £80000 - £130000 per annum LocationManchester Job type Permanent DisciplineInfrastructure ReferenceML-70-1 Contact NameMorgan LingardJob description
Vulnerability ResearcherManchester (On-Site)
Uncapped Salary + Excellent Benefits
Digital Waffle is looking for an exciting candidate to showcase their vulnerability research skills with a global leader in web security. As a Web Vulnerability Researcher, you will work with some of the most advanced technologies and tools in the industry!
You will also have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge modern security tools and techniques to identify and report vulnerabilities in web applications. You will be responsible for finding new vulnerabilities, developing exploits, and helping to develop the industry-leading web security testing tool. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web application security and vulnerability research, with experience in finding vulnerabilities in a wide range of web applications.
Job Role
The Vulnerability Researcher will support our Information Security capabilities to ensure the company operates in compliance with regulatory, client, and industry requirements for Security. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and closing compliance issues while ensuring internal systems meet security control standards.
- Keep on top of the latest research into web security vulnerabilities and detection techniques, by monitoring the output of other researchers and attending conferences.
- Continue working on your own penetration testing skills, by testing sites and performing security testing of our own applications.
- Produce blog posts and other output on general web security topics and the results of your own research.
- Web security expert, with deep and broad knowledge of vulnerabilities and how to find and exploit them.
- Three plus years of penetration testing web applications experience.
- Strong communicator, able to explain complex technical details to a less specialist audience.
- Helpful, can-do attitude, generous in sharing time and knowledge with others.
- Good time management: able to manage own agenda, multi-task, and work to deadlines.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Vulnerability Researcher roles across Digital Waffle's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £80,000 - £130,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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