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# Lead Software Security Engineer - Embedded (Hybrid)

- **Company:** Defence
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Security, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815094643-lead-software-security-engineer-embedded-hybrid

## About the Role

You will mentor engineers, perform security assessments, drive improvements, and maintain documentation. A STEM degree and British citizenship with security clearance are required to succeed in this
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## Description

Defence Bristol is seeking an experienced software security professional to lead security across the full product lifecycle in a regulated environment. You will guide architecture, coding standards and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams on ambitious defence projects.

You will mentor engineers, perform security assessments, drive improvements, and maintain documentation. A STEM degree and British citizenship with security clearance are required to succeed in this


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