Cyber Security Forensics Researcher
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Overview
What does it take to make the world a safer place? It takes delivering innovative technology and collaborating with some of the finest talent in the engineering field. Whether you’re a software engineer or a mechanical engineer, at Raytheon Technologies you’ll grow a varied and rewarding career. And you’ll be supported with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that promotes work/life. If you’re ready to take on today’s big challenges, discover a world of opportunity at Raytheon Technologies.
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- Career & Development Opportunities
- Full-time
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Responsibilities
Location: Gloucester/ Flexible home working
A fantastic opportunity to join Raytheon UK in our rapidly growing Cyber Innovation Centre based in Gloucester. Working for Raytheon you will be part of a growing team, conducting forensics investigations and performing research on software applications. This would include conducting:
- Filesystem forensics
- Network packet analysis
- Application teardowns
- Reverse engineering
There are also options within the role to work on the research and development of new forensics techniques and tools dependent on the candidate’s experience.
This role is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain experience and develop a career in security research. You will be working alongside experienced researchers and software developers who will be able to provide guidance, mentorship and training.
Raytheon supports ongoing professional development through both formal and on-the-job training to help you further develop your career, management and leadership potential.
Required Skills:
- Basic experience using Python
- Basic understanding of common network protocols
- Experience using Microsoft and Linux operating systems
- Good written communication skills
- High degree of initiative and flexibility
- Understanding of basic cryptography concepts
- Familiarity with Android and iOS application development
- Experience with jailbreaking and rooting devices
- Knowledge of file formats and databases commonly found on mobile devices
- Experience using network analysis tools such as Wireshark
- Experience conducting reverse engineering
- Practical understanding of software vulnerabilities
Relocation Eligible
Yes
Ability to Telecommute
Temporary telecommuting - during COVID-19
Clearance Type
SC
Expertise
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer/Management Information Systems
Data Science
Distributed Systems
Information and Knowledge Systems
Machine Learning
Network Communications Research
Software Engineering
Type Of Job
Full Time
Work Location
United Kingdom - Gloucester
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Success Profile
What does it take to be successful at Raytheon Technologies? Check out these traits to see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Inventive
- Leadership
- Problem-Solver
- Team player
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Felicia Jackson belongs to Raytheon Technologies' employee group for veterans and those who support them. After 24 years in the Air Force, she started a new career at Raytheon Technologies. "I wanted to go where people would support me," she told us.

Rewards
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401(k) / Retirement Plans
Employer Matching, if you elect to enroll company matches up to 3%.
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Work / Life Balance
Raytheon Technologies supports a variety of flexible work arrangements including compressed work weeks, flextime, job sharing, 9/80, reduced hours and telecommuting.
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Career Development
At Raytheon Technologies, we foster an inclusive culture of professional development. We support a variety of developmental opportunities including: Mentoring programs, Skills Development, Leadership Development, Rotational job assignments, and Continuous Improvement, all of which contribute to advancement of our employee’s capabilities.
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Paid Time Off
Accrue paid time off monthly. Receive 10-12 holidays per year with some locations shutting down the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Relocation Assistance
Select technical positions are eligible for relocation packages. See specific job description for eligibility requirements.
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Parental Leave
Raytheon Technologies offers all eligible employees up to three weeks paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (separate from paid maternity leave or Family & Medical Leave Act).
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