Description:
A Lead Security Researcher within the Exploit Development Group (EDG) is responsible for conducting high‑impact vulnerability research and exploit development that advances the state of the art in cybersecurity. The role contributes directly to NCC Group’s reputation as a integral authority in security research by delivering original research with deep technical expertise and representing the organisation externally through publications, presentations, and industry engagement. Through both long‑term strategic research and short‑notice tactical support, this role helps protect clients, strengthen NCC Group services and shape the wider security community.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development across a range of platforms, architectures, and technologies.
- Deliver high‑quality vulnerabilities and reliable exploits as part of strategic research programmes.
- Provide short‑notice tactical support to consulting, professional, and managed services teams in areas such as reverse engineering and exploit development.




- Advance exploit development techniques and contribute to world‑leading security research.
- Participate in vulnerability research and exploit development competitions, such as Pwn2Own.
- Publish research findings and support their internal and external promotion through articles, whitepapers, presentations, and conference talks.
- Collaborate effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver research and client outcomes to the highest possible standard.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of vulnerability research and exploitation techniques.
- Experience with major CPU architectures and operating systems or platforms.
- Ability to reverse engineer software written in both unmanaged and managed languages.
- Understanding of common programming languages, vulnerability classes and exploitation methods.
- Knowledge of modern exploitation mitigations and approaches for bypassing them.
- Abili

📌 Lead Security Researcher (Madrid)
🏢 Ncc Group
📍 Madrid