Cyber Software Engineer - Security Cleared
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Cyber Software Engineer - Security Cleared
Cyber Software Engineer - SC / DV / eDV ClearedNew Permanent Opportunity for Cyber Software Engineers in Gloucester with Security Clearance to work on Mission-Critical, National Security projects
Role:
Cyber Software Engineer
Location:
Gloucester (hybrid)
Clearance:
SC, MOD DV or eDV
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We are looking for a
Cyber Software Engineer
to join a team delivering
high-assurance cyber capabilities
into UK defence and national security environments. This role is focused on
operational technology (OT) cyber projects , working close to real systems and real users.
You'll be part of a highly cleared engineering team developing secure, robust software where correctness, performance and assurance genuinely matter.
What you'll be doing
Developing
high-assurance software
in C++ for cyber and security-critical systems
Working on
operational technology cyber projects , not just enterprise IT
Contributing to secure system design, implementation and verification
Collaborating with cyber specialists, systems engineers and end users
Supporting software through its full lifecycle in classified environments
Essential skills & experience
Strong
C++ software engineering
experience
Background in
secure / high-assurance systems
(defence, cyber, safety-critical or similar)
Solid understanding of secure coding practices and software design
Comfortable working in
on-site, classified environments
Active
SC, DV or eDV clearance
Nice to have
Experience with
Golang and/or Rust
Cyber security qualifications such as
CEH, OSCP or similar
Vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering
experience
Exposure to
OT environments , embedded systems or low-level development
Experience working with MOD or national security customers
Why this role
Work on
genuinely operational cyber projects
with real-world impact
High-trust, highly technical engineering environment
Long-term programmes with stability and purpose
Gloucester-based role with a strong on-site engineering culture
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