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Senior Security Researcher
Xact Placements Limited · London
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Security Researcher to join a fast‑scaling cybersecurity scale‑up. You will work remotely, hunting for high‑impact vulnerabilities across global enterprises and helping shape the future of exposure management.
Key responsibilities
- Discover innovative, high‑impact vulnerabilities in cloud, SaaS, web and internet‑exposed infrastructure.
- Research and develop new tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) for modern attack surfaces.
- Collaborate with Red Team Engineers to automate and scale findings.
- Present research at industry conferences with full company support.
Required profile
- 5+ years of offensive security or red‑team experience.
- Ability to think like an attacker without relying on public CVEs.
- Self‑driven, curious and relentless problem‑solver.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., OSCP, CCSAS, CCT, CRT) or equivalent real‑world experience.
Required skills
- Python scripting for automation.
- Go programming for exploit development.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation reflecting senior expertise.
- Direct impact on protecting some of the world’s largest enterprises.
- Access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies.
- Rapid growth environment with clear promotion pathways.
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