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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Opportunities in Cyber Security - eDV Required - **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED - **Location:** Great Malvern, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Red Team (Cyber Security), Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Modeling and Simulation, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815188468-opportunities-in-cyber-security-edv-required ## About the Role * Good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours * Knowledge of Windows security telemetry and associated evasion techniques (Kernel Callbacks, Minifilter drivers, ETW Ti, etc.) * Proficient understanding of Kernel and User-mode implant technology * Expertise in covert communication techniques for evading detection * Experience testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations * Familiarity with common red team and offensive security tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike) * In-depth knowledge of Windows security internals and key mechanisms (Credential Guard, Protected Process Light, etc.) Desirable experience for the Cyber Specialist: * Previous experience working in a national security environment or culture * Defence experience or experience working in cultures driven by mission focus and expertise * Prior experience of cyber operations * Ability to understand synthetic environments, modelling and simulation Essential qualifications for the Cyber Specialist: * Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3) * CREST Certified Red Team Specialist (CCRTS) This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site and is fully on-site. Travel to other sites will be required. ## Description Job Title: Opportunities in Cyber Security - eDV Required Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent Full Time Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. Our mission is to empower and protect lives. The Role: As a Cyber Specialist you will join a team providing cutting-edge solutions in real-time operational mission environments. Day-to-day you will be working within a team that uses the latest innovations to provide solutions to complex problems, including planning and executing advanced red team engagements, simulating real-world attack scenarios to assess and enhance the organisation's security posture. Your responsibilities will include: * Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in infrastructure, applications, and operational processes * Developing realistic attack scenarios, leveraging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from real-world adversaries * Bypassing defensive measures such as firewalls, EDRs, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to compromise target systems Essential experience of the Cyber Specialist: * Good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours * Knowledge of Windows security telemetry and associated evasion techniques (Kernel Callbacks, Minifilter drivers, ETW Ti, etc.) * Proficient understanding of Kernel and User-mode implant technology * Expertise in covert communication techniques for evading detection * Experience testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations * Familiarity with common red team and offensive security tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike) * In-depth knowledge of Windows security internals and key mechanisms (Credential Guard, Protected Process Light, etc.) Desirable experience for the Cyber Specialist: * Previous experience working in a national security environment or culture * Defence experience or experience working in cultures driven by mission focus and expertise * Prior experience of cyber operations * Ability to understand synthetic environments, modelling and simulation Essential qualifications for the Cyber Specialist: * Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3) * CREST Certified Red Team Specialist (CCRTS) This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site and is fully on-site. Travel to other sites will be required. Please note eDV clearance will be required for this role. Benefits: * Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance * Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days * Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance * Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more * Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme * Volunteering opportunities - helping charities and local community ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)