NCC Group
Manchester, UK
£86,571 – £86,571
Full-time
13 days ago
(Open to Associate Director with progression path to Director) The purpose of this role is to lead NCC Group’s global Digital Forensics and…
Digital Forensics R&D Engineer
You will take ownership of early stage R&D concepts and build rapid prototypes that shape the future of mobile network protection. This position offers a direct route to expanding your technical capabilities through comprehensive professional training while delivering critical engineering viability assessments. You will find stable career progression by turning complex security research into functional realities that safeguard essential technology.
Essential requirements
Sole British nationality is required due to security constraints (we cannot hire dual nationals)
Practical software development capabilities using some of: Python, C or C++
Some professional experience in a research and development envrironment
A degree in Digital Forensics or some experience in a practical digital forensics role.
What you will be doing
Conducting technical research into new defense projects to determine engineering feasibility
Developing functional prototypes and demonstrating proof of concept designs to clients
Articulating complex technical research findings clearly in both written reports and verbal briefings
Investigating mobile security architectures, trust certificates and cyber security incidents
Skills and background
Thorough knowledge of mobile networks, VPNs, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC
Understanding of cyber security incident response and mobile threat landscapes
Experience with eDiscovery tools or digital forensic methodologies
Strong professional curiosity with a commitment to continuous professional development
Ability to work independently to solve open ended research problems
Benefits and balance Rewards extend beyond pay with private medical cover, pension, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and tailored training and development.
Where you will be based The position is based full time onsite at the facility in Weston-super-Mare, with occasional flex when projects allow.
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You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.
These vacancies are only open to British Citizens.
This is a permanent role.
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(Open to Associate Director with progression path to Director) The purpose of this role is to lead NCC Group’s global Digital Forensics and…