3186 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Experience working on complex software products in defence, aerospace, automotive, telecoms or similar regulated sectors
- Strong background in software security, with knowledge of recognised security standards and best practice
- Able to balance security risk with real-world engineering delivery
- Interest in emerging technologies and the evolving security threat landscape
- Embedded software or firmware experience is a bonus, not a must
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM discipline
Responsibilities
- Acting as the security authority across a range of defence products
- Guiding security decisions throughout the entire software lifecycle
- Providing hands-on security expertise to software and wider engineering teams
- Advising on secure architectures, design patterns, coding standards and trade-offs
- Supporting both embedded software/firmware and more traditional software stacks
- Running security assessments and risk analysis, identifying threats and defining mitigations
- Supporting multiple projects in parallel in a fast-moving, classified environment
- Producing clear, usable security documentation, reports and metrics
Description
We are a leading company in defence technology, focused on securing advanced software-enabled systems. As a Software Security Engineer, you will be at the center of our defence-focused product portfolio, influencing software engineering decisions throughout the product lifecycle. We offer a competitive base salary of up to £74,000 with a bonus of up to 21%, comprehensive pension contributions, hybrid working options, and enhanced parental leave among other benefits. Our team is dedicated to making a significant impact in the field and we are looking for individuals who share our passion for security in software development.
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How many Cyber Security Engineer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 3186 Security openings. Check also: IAM jobs, SAML jobs, Cisco jobs, Splunk jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Cyber Security Engineers?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Cyber Security Engineer. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Cyber Security Engineer jobs in the UK?
SwapTix, Arctic Shores, EG On The Move Ltd, TBG Solutions Ltd, Companies House, FCDO Services, MOD - Defence Digital among others, are currently hiring for Security roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 105 different Cyber Security Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Cyber Security Engineers.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 105 different Cyber Security Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Cyber Security Engineers.