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Posted 31 July, 2026

Cyber Software Engineer - Security Cleared

NSD
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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 projectsRole: Cyber Software EngineerLocation: Gloucester (hybrid)Clearance: SC, MOD DV or eDVTo apply : Email: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 doingDeveloping high-assurance software in C++ for cyber and security-critical systemsWorking on operational technology cyber projects , not just enterprise ITContributing to secure system design, implementation and verificationCollaborating with cyber specialists, systems engineers and end usersSupporting software through its full lifecycle in classified environmentsEssential skills & experienceStrong C++ software engineering experienceBackground in secure / high-assurance systems (defence, cyber, safety-critical or similar)Solid understanding of secure coding practices and software designComfortable working in on-site, classified environmentsActive SC, DV or eDV clearanceNice to haveExperience with Golang and/or RustCyber security qualifications such as CEH, OSCP or similarVulnerability research and/or reverse engineering experienceExposure to OT environments , embedded systems or low-level developmentExperience working with MOD or national security customersWhy this roleWork on genuinely operational cyber projects with real-world impactHigh-trust, highly technical engineering environmentLong-term programmes with stability and purposeGloucester-based role with a strong on-site engineering cultureTPBN1_UKTJ