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Secure Software Engineer - eDV cleared

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Manchester
8 months ago
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Secure Software Engineer – eDV clearedPackage - £55,000 - £95,000 (depending in experience level)Benefits – DV Bonus plus excellent benefitsRelocation assistance for UK based candidates to Manchester, Cheltenham or London.Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions.Are you passionate about using cutting-edge cyber technology to protect the UK?Do you enjoy solving technical cyber problems?As part of our clients growing National Security team, you'll work on high-impact projects across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We are looking for inquisitive individuals who enjoy pulling technical solutions apart to see how it works and identify possible areas of vulnerability.What You'll Be Doing:Researching, designing, and building critical systems for National Security missions.Reverse engineering of variety of technologies in order to break, make or secure it.Writing secure, high-quality code while integrating closely with operating systems.Developing software that enhances cybersecurity capabilities and mitigates threats.Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative and robust technical solutions.What We're Looking For:Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, or C# .Familiarity with Python .Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems .Understanding of networking, network protocols, and low-level systems development .Knowledge of principles used in Agile environmentsAwareness of cybersecurity principles and threats .This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you're naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact—apply today!Clearance required – Due to the nature of the clients' work, you are required to hold an eDV level security clearance.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.TPBN1_UKTJ

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