Software Security Engineer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated professional for a security role in software development. You will guide security across the product lifecycle and provide technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have experience in Defence or similar sectors, a degree in a STEM field, and strong leadership skills. This hybrid position offers a competitive bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus

Pension: Total contributions up to 14%

Flexible Working

Enhanced Parental Leave

Great Facilities: Heavily subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software or firmware is a plus but not essential.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Guide security across the full product lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise to software and project teams.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies for software projects.

Skills

Experience developing complex software in Defence

Knowledge of software security standards

Strong collaboration and technical leadership skills

Interest in emerging technologies

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM field

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a team where you can explore the full product range while working with innovative technologies and approaches!

This role can also be based from Hertfordshire.

Hybrid role, with the expectation that it will be 3 to 5 days onsite due to the exposure of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide security across the full product lifecycle, from concept to in‑service support.
• Provide technical expertise to software and project teams, advising on security requirements, techniques, architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, identifying vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Maintain clear, up‑to‑date security documentation and generate reports to track security activities and remediation efforts.

In this sector you will

• Develop your leadership skills while gaining insight into complex software systems.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary, supportive software engineering team.
• Grow your career while contributing to challenging and innovative projects.

What We're Looking For

• Experience developing complex software in Defence, Automotive, Aerospace, Telecoms, or similar sectors.
• Knowledge of software security standards, best practices, and risk management.
• Strong collaboration and technical leadership skills, with good communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Interest in emerging technologies and security challenges.
• Experience with embedded software or firmware is a plus but not essential.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM field, comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines.

What the client can offer

• Competitive Bonus
• Pension: Total contributions up to 14%
• Flexible Working: Support for a variety of working arrangements.
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Great Facilities: Enjoy heavily subsidised meals, free parking, and more on site!