Software Security Engineer
Defence Software Products Would you like to work at the sharp end of defence technology, helping secure some of the most advanced software-enabled systems in the world?
The Software Security Engineer sits right at the heart of a defence-focused product portfolio. You’ll act as the Software security engineer, working across multiple programmes at once, shaping how security is designed, built and assured across a wide range of Software including embedded and non-embedded software.
You will be influencing real Software engineering decisions across the full product lifecycle from early concept through to in-service support.
As the Software Security Engineer you will:
- 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
To secure this Software Security engineer role you will have:- 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
Thsi Software Security Engineer role can offer you.Base salary of up to £74,000 with a Bonus upto 21%
- Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
- Hybrid working: Typically 3–5 days onsite (driven by workload classification)
- Flexible working supported
- Enhanced parental leave
- Excellent on-site facilities (subsidised meals, parking, etc.)
Security clearanceMust willing and able to go through Security Clearance and willing to progress to DV
If you’re a security-minded Software engineer who wants real influence over how defence software is built and protected, this is a genuinely interesting role.
If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.