Latest Defence Jobs

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

2nd/3rd line Cyber Defence Engineer

This role involves providing advanced cyber defence support within a Security Operations Centre (SOC), focusing on system maintenance, patching, incident response, and monitoring of security logs across multiple zones. The engineer will work hands-on with SOC tooling such as firewalls, SIEM, Splunk, and IDPS, while supporting change management and backup operations. Based in Newport, the position requires on-site presence and close collaboration with internal teams and the MoD.

airbus United Kingdom

Systems Delivery Lead

Lead the strategic integration and reuse of defence systems across multiple programmes, driving technical efficiency and risk management. Act as a key liaison between engineering teams and stakeholders to influence product design and lifecycle decisions. Focus on modularity, commonality, and cross-programme collaboration in a nationally significant capability environment.

Electus Recruitment Bolton, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,500 pa

Network & Security Architect

SummaryTake ownership of secure network architecture across complex defence programmes where your technical decisions influence critical environments from concept through to delivery. This is an opportunity to broaden your architectural influence, work across high assurance systems and develop expertise in...

Electus Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Systems Engineer - Radar

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Consultant

This role involves conducting cyber risk assessments and information assurance activities across high-assurance environments in defence, government, and critical national infrastructure sectors. The consultant will evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and control effectiveness, then provide actionable, risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key responsibilities include maintaining risk registers, supporting security case development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements in complex digital and operational systems.

Kingdom People Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom

AI Security Researcher

Conducts advanced research into AI and machine learning security threats, developing prototypes and tools to defend critical national systems. Focuses on vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and emerging AI risks in high-stakes environments. Works collaboratively to translate research into actionable defences and customer deliverables.

Forward Role Hampshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Junior Cyber Audit Consultant

This role involves conducting cyber audits of customer processes and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and GovAssure. The consultant will support senior auditors, document findings, and contribute to Cyber Risk Profile (CRP) reporting within a Defence-focused environment. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience in compliance, risk management, and audit practices.

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED Hawthorn, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £450 – £500 pd

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant – UK

This role involves delivering cyber and information assurance consultancy services across high-stakes Defence and National Security programmes. You'll conduct risk assessments, evaluate security governance, and support secure-by-design practices in complex, regulated environments. The position requires strong technical and advisory skills, with a focus on protecting sensitive information and advising on security architecture, cloud security, and cross-domain solutions.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd United Kingdom £65,000 – £120,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Junior Cyber Audit Consultant

This role involves supporting senior consultants in conducting cyber audits of defence-related systems and processes, ensuring compliance with frameworks like NCSC CAF and GovAssure. The junior consultant will assist in audit planning, documentation, and reporting, while gaining experience to progress into a lead audit role. Work includes contributing to Cyber Risk Profiles and collaborating with management on corrective actions within a nationally significant defence cyber assurance context.

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED Wiltshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Software Engineer

This role involves maintaining the airworthiness of the A400M aircraft fleet by ensuring data accuracy in Ground Support Systems software, performing audits, and supporting software migrations. You'll analyze trends, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including military and international partners. The position plays a key technical and coordination role in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

airbus West Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Engineer

Lead the cybersecurity workstream for a high-integrity MOD project involving a specialist monitoring and alarm system, from implementation through to handover. Focus on threat modelling, risk assessment, and security architecture in an OT/ICS environment, producing assurance documentation and advising engineering teams on security controls across IT, OT, and industrial control systems. Work closely with MOD stakeholders and deliver security outcomes in line with Secure by Design principles.

Ganymede Middleton St George, County Durham, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC AnalystFarnborough UK | Fully On-Site24/7 Shift PatternCompetitive Salary + Shift AllowanceDV Clearance Eligible – British Citizens OnlyThis SOC role is on the frontline of cyber defence.I'm looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to join a high-performing Security Operations...

Fynity Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £48,000 – £58,000 pa

Information Security Consultant

This role involves ensuring security and information assurance requirements are embedded throughout the system lifecycle for critical MOD programmes. Responsibilities include developing RMADs, producing SyOPs, conducting security risk assessments, and supporting security accreditation and assurance activities.

Digital Waffle Bristol, United Kingdom £80,000 pa