Cyber Software Engineer – National Security SC/DV Cleared | Gloucester or Manchester

Forward Role; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is assisting a trusted supplier in recruiting a Cyber Software Engineer – National Security. The role is based in Gloucester or Manchester with SC/DV clearance or eligibility, focusing on secure, OS-level systems for national security missions.

You will research, design and build mission-critical software, applying secure coding practices and agile development to deliver robust cyber-enabled platforms across AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud and DevOps domains.

Qualifications

• Ability to research, design and build secure systems for national security missions.
• Experience with secure coding practices and OS-level development.
• Familiarity with CI pipelines and software testing patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mission-critical software for national security projects.
• Apply secure coding practices and perform rigorous testing.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment across cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Python

Linux/Windows

Agile & VCS

Cyber domain knowledge

CI & testing patterns

OS-level design

Job description

Cyber Software Engineer – National SecuritySC/DV Cleared | Gloucester or Manchester

Join a trusted supplier delivering mission-critical solutions for National Security. Long-term work secured across AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering on the client's latest framework.

You'll research, design and build critical systems supporting National Security missions, applying secure coding practices and working close to the OS level.

Key Skills:

• C, C++ or C#
• Python
• Linux or Windows
• Agile & version control
• Cyber domain knowledge
• CI & software testing patterns

Locations:

Gloucester or Manchester

Clearance:

Active SC or DV (or clearance-eligible)