Cyber Security Engineer

I'm looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join a highly capable Cyber Security Team supporting a major UK MoD integrated command and control programme based in Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical defence systems at the highest classifications, contributing to the delivery of secure solutions across the full project lifecycle.

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will work closely with both internal stakeholders and customer communities to identify, assess, and reduce cyber security risks across a large-scale defence environment.

You will play a key role in shaping secure architectures, implementing effective security controls, and supporting assurance and accreditation activities in line with UK defence standards and frameworks., * Support projects in understanding cyber security risks and assurance requirements

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop secure architectures and security-by-design solutions
• Identify and implement proportionate security controls that deliver effective risk reduction
• Produce high-quality technical security documentation and assurance artefacts
• Support security investigations, meetings, and occasional customer site visits
• Conduct security risk assessments and support accreditation activities within the UK defence domain
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
• Plan, coordinate, or participate in CHECK/penetration testing activities
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber security threats, trends, and best practices, The Cyber Security Team works alongside a 45-strong engineering and development team delivering support to a fully integrated command and control system for the UK Ministry of Defence.

The wider programme covers:

• Systems and software design
• Development and integration
• Installation and implementation
• Acceptance and assurance
• Training and logistics support

All programme activities are managed from Dorset, supporting delivery to multiple MoD customer locations across the UK.

Why Join Us?

• Work on nationally important defence programmes
• Join a collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment
• Influence secure system design from concept through to delivery
• Engage with cutting-edge cyber security technologies and frameworks
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the defence sector

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate UK security clearance.

• Experience working with MoD security policy, including JSP440
• Strong knowledge of NCSC guidance and UK defence security standards
• Experience supporting MoD Secure by Design (SbD) projects
• Practical experience in security risk assessment and risk treatment methodologies
• Understanding of security control baselines and assurance processes
• Experience applying security architecture principles across integration or enterprise-scale projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation

The salary is £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits and is a 5x day per week in the office role due to the security clearance level.