Operational Cyber Engineer - Manchester - National Security West
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Job description
- Technical delivery: apply modern development practices to build secure, reliable solutions for our customers.
- Implementing robust solutions: design, develop, test, and document software in accordance with business & industry best practices, to meet our customer requirements, leveraging continuous integration where appropriate.
- Adaptability: work with a range of languages, tools, and technologies to support real-world missions, including exploring and learning to use emerging languages and technologies.
- Collaboration: work alongside experienced engineers to deliver high-assurance code, taking part in peer reviews and technical discussions.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Unit testing?, We are looking for Early Careers Software Engineers-graduates, career-changers, or those with emerging experience-who are excited to apply strong technical skills, creative thinking and problem-solving in the ever-evolving space of cybersecurity. You don't need prior experience in cyber or defence: your success will be supported through training and mentorship., We do not expect you to have mastered everything listed below-if you believe that your skillset lies in low-level software engineering, exploit development, or complex problem-solving through programming, we want to hear from you.
- Familiarity with a variety development tools (IDEs, debuggers, or version control) and techniques (unit testing, mocking, continuous integration, test-driven development).
- Understanding of computing principles (e.g. stack/heap distinction, compiled/interpreted languages).
- Proficiency with at least one solution language (e.g. C++, Java, C#) and one utility language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Perl, PowerShell).
- Understanding of the internals of at least one major operating system.
- Ability to pick up new languages and technologies quickly.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, including with people from non-technical backgrounds., Please be aware that this role is subject to security restrictions. We do not expect you to have a security clearance before applying, but you will need to be eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve an eDV UK security clearance. For more details see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/edv-guidance-pack-for-applicants. Our recruiters are happy to explain the process in more detail.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Childcare
- Private dental insurance
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible schedule, Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: you will be addressing the most critical cyber needs of governments and businesses across the globe, with a meaningful and tangible impact on UK National Security.
- Flexible Working: we offer flexible hours, part-time options, and a minimum of 25 days' holiday per year.
- Benefits Package: private medical and dental insurance, competitive pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, discount cards, childcare vouchers, and more.
- Supportive Community: we are inclusive and friendly team, committed to helping each other learn and succeed. We have active Diversity & Support groups focusing on wellbeing, neurodiversity, mental health, and more.
- Clear Career Progression: with structured progression pathways, mentorship, and training throughout your career, your growth is supported from day one.