Digital Forensics R&D Engineer

Digital Forensics R&D EngineerYou 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 balanceRewards extend beyond pay with private medical cover, pension, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and tailored training and development.Where you will be basedThe position is based full time onsite at the facility in Weston-super-Mare, with occasional flex when projects allow.Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week.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.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries.