Principal Security Researcher

Position Authority

Senior research vacancy issued under CypSec Group European threat discovery operations. This principal research role demands demonstrated excellence in vulnerability discovery beyond conventional security analysis. Only candidates with exceptional achievements in zero-day research, advanced exploitation techniques, or nation-state adversary analysis will progress through our rigorous selection framework for this intelligence-grade research position.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research supporting European critical infrastructure protection against sophisticated nation-state adversaries
• Perform zero-day discovery across complex attack surfaces including firmware, hypervisors, and embedded systems
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits suitable for defensive validation and threat intelligence production
• Ensure research compliance with EU export controls, responsible disclosure frameworks, and classified handling procedures
• Produce intelligence-grade vulnerability assessments suitable for CERT coordination and supervisory authority briefing

Mandatory Research Excellence

• Expert-level binary analysis using IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja for complex software deconstruction
• Advanced memory corruption exploitation, ROP/JOP chain construction, and modern mitigation bypass techniques
• Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android kernel security architectures
• Firmware extraction, hardware debugging, and embedded system vulnerability analysis
• Implementation flaws in cryptographic protocols and side-channel attack vectors

Exceptional Researcher Requirements

Beyond demonstrated research capability, successful candidates will possess at least one of the following:

• Documented zero-day vulnerabilities with CVE assignments and coordinated disclosure
• Peer-reviewed publications in top-tier security venues (IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS)
• Competition rankings in elite cybersecurity challenges (Pwn2Own, DEFCON CTF, Google CTF)
• Open-source security tool development with demonstrated community adoption
• Participation in EU-funded security research initiatives (Horizon Europe, ECCC, ENISA frameworks)

Advanced Research Domains

• Systematic identification of previously unknown vulnerabilities through novel analysis techniques
• Attribution research linking exploits to specific nation-state actors
• Third-party component analysis and dependency vulnerability discovery
• Cryptographic implementation analysis for quantum computing threats
• Multi-architecture exploit development and payload optimization

Intelligence-Grade Research Standards

• Methodologically sound vulnerability analysis with reproducible results
• Comprehensive technical reports suitable for government and intelligence community review
• Responsible disclosure coordination with affected vendors and EU CERTs
• Evidence-based adversary analysis with proper uncertainty quantification
• Protection of continuing research activities and sensitive methodology details

Advanced Exploitation Specializations

• JavaScript engine exploitation, sandbox escape techniques, and renderer vulnerability analysis
• Virtual machine escape, hypervisor privilege escalation, and cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities
• BIOS/UEFI compromise, embedded system takeover, and hardware trustzone bypass
• iOS/Android kernel exploitation, baseband vulnerability analysis, and secure boot bypass
• State machine manipulation, cryptographic protocol attacks, and infrastructure compromise

Linguistic Proficiency Standards

• CEFR C1+ English capability for technical documentation and stakeholder communication
• CEFR C1+ working proficiency in German, Russian, Chinese, or Spanish
• Ability to produce specifications meeting government and regulatory review standards

Security Assessment Protocol

• Comprehensive background verification including employment history validation
• Enhanced screening procedures for access to sensitive technical information
• EU citizenship or permanent residency required for sensitive infrastructure access
• Willingness to undergo facility clearance processing where operational requirements dictate

Compensation Framework

Remuneration commensurate with demonstrated expertise and impact:

• Performance-based compensation exceeding standard market rates
• Comprehensive European benefits package including pension and professional development
• Relocation support for exceptional candidates requiring EU mobility
• Access to cutting-edge security research infrastructure and academic partnerships

Selection Process

Applications subject to rigorous technical evaluation:

• Initial Assessment: Technical competency verification against mandatory requirements
• Deep Technical Review: In-person architecture discussion and security methodology evaluation
• Operational Interview: Critical thinking under pressure and incident response scenarios

Submit comprehensive application including: Detailed technical CV, documented achievements (publications, CVEs, project contributions), and technical references from recognized security professionals to: interview@cypsec.de

Only candidates demonstrating exceptional technical depth will advance through selection phases. Standard qualifications without distinguished achievements will not progress.