Job Description:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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

About the Team

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.

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.