Cyber Software Engineer - Security Cleared

Searchability NS&DGloucestershire, Manchesterreedpublished 09/22/2026
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Cyber Software Engineer - SC / DV / eDV Cleared

New 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 To 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 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