Cyber Security Jobs in Cambridge

SOC Engineer

This role involves proactive security monitoring, incident investigation, and threat hunting within a growing UK-based SOC. The engineer will also focus on SIEM engineering, detection rule development, and automation using tools like Python and PowerShell, while helping to shape the SOC's processes and tooling. The position offers significant autonomy and influence in building out a new security operations function for key clients.

4Square Recruitment Ltd Cambridge, United Kingdom £40,000 – £80,000 pa

Electrical Engineer II

Design and develop high-assurance hardware security modules (HSMs) within a collaborative engineering team, focusing on high-speed digital design, security, and reliability. Work across the full hardware development lifecycle from concept to validation, using Agile methods and contributing to system-level integration and prototyping. This role emphasizes quality, detailed documentation, and continuous technical growth in a security-critical environment.

Entrust Cambridge, United Kingdom

Threat Research Analyst

The role involves in-depth analysis of cyber threats, malware, and adversary TTPs using data science and analytical techniques. You'll proactively hunt for emerging threats, develop threat detection methodologies, produce intelligence reports, and present findings internally and externally. Collaboration with research, security, and product teams is key to enhancing Darktrace's AI-driven threat intelligence capabilities.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Machine Learning Researcher

This role involves researching and prototyping machine learning solutions to detect novel cyber threats, applying techniques such as neural networks, language models, and statistical methods. You'll implement models into production systems, optimising for performance on edge devices, and collaborate closely with software engineering and security teams. The work focuses on advancing Darktrace’s Adaptive AI platform in real-world cybersecurity environments.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Staff Product Security Engineer

Leads security strategy and architecture for cryptographic products, driving secure-by-design principles across the product lifecycle. Conducts threat modeling, security assessments, and architecture reviews while guiding teams on cryptographic protections and system hardening. Integrates security into CI/CD pipelines and supports compliance with FIPS, Common Criteria, and emerging regulations.

Entrust Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Firmware Engineer - Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge

This role involves developing new defensive technologies through firmware engineering and electronics hardware integration. You will work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate in a flat-structured team, and contribute to the defence of the UK and allied nations.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge

This role involves working on cutting-edge defence technologies, including communications, sensors, and detection systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and innovate, with opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Developer

Design and develop Linux system tools for embedded HSMs, focusing on Python and C programming in a secure, multi-component environment. Work on SELinux applications, network stacks, container interactions, and secure upgrade processes for high-performance hardware. Collaborate on full-system software from device drivers to client-side APIs.

Entrust Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required