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Embedded Cyber Security Engineer - Consultant

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Embedded Cyber Security Engineer - Consultant

Posted: 12 days ago

Awerian

Role: Embedded Cyber Security Engineer - Consultant

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence & Homeland Security. As an Embedded Cyber Security Engineer at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race by helping to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

Embedded cyber security research is crucial for the success of businesses and governments as well as national and personal safety. It demands technical expertise coupled with creative thinking to understand the connections between the software, hardware, technological infrastructure, and user interaction of systems to identify, understand, and design solutions to protect against potential vulnerabilities.

Awerian works with leading industry and national defence partners to assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities, contributing novel software and hardware cyber defence techniques which use Awerian’s physics-first mindset to go far beyond the typical “IT approach” to cyber security.

Requirements:

  • Do you have an innate curiosity about how the world works?
  • Are you excited to find solutions to difficult problems?
  • Do you take things apart and put them together again to see why and how they work?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

You will have an undergraduate degree, and you should have a deep understanding of electronics hardware, software architecture, sensors and/or systems and their functionality in real world applications. You may have experience and/or interest in technology vulnerability research, perhaps through professional work, or participation in “ethical hacking” events (such as Capture-The-Flag challenges). Alternatively, you may have research experience in a relevant field which can include Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Physics or Mathematics.

Experience in some of the following areas is additionally of benefit:

  • Creation of hardware prototypes,
  • Hardware security,
  • Simulation, modelling and data analysis,
  • Network and Protocol analysis,
  • Programming in C, C++ or Python,
  • Familiarity of Software Defined Radios,
  • Familiarity of Linux,
  • Cryptography,
  • IOT Systems,
  • OSINT.

Why Awerian?

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~45 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - there’s no ‘newbie’ status, and you’ll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with our flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by our team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

We are part of TTP Group, an employee-owned trust, with attractive employee benefits including:

  • Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary +3% personal contribution
  • Lunch provided for all employees
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
  • Enhanced family friendly leave
  • Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an on-site gym
  • Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

So, if you’re ready to create the extraordinary at the forefront of UK homeland security; apply today.

Please note:

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance

This role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme

We review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society. We continuously strive to do better, and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity – both for our community and for the overall success of our business.

We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background, whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.


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