Software Security Engineer - Bristol

Technical Engineering
Ref: 9238 Date Posted: Friday 17 Oct 2025
Software Security Engineer
 
Location:        Bristol
 
Salary:            Up to £74,000 + bonus (21%), pension, flexible working
 
Are you an experienced software engineer with expertise in software security, actively seeking a role that challenges and rewards? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity where you will be a part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems.
 
As the Software Security Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support. You will provide technical expertise to software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices.
 
In addition, you will conduct security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies.
 
To be successful, you will ideally have the following experience:
 
  • Proven experience developing complex software, ideally within defence, aerospace, automotive, or telecom sectors
  • Deep knowledge of software security, industry standards, and best practices
  • Ability to guide security aspects during product development, from concept to in-service support
  • Experience with security assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and risk analysis
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, capable of influencing across teams
  • Experience or interest in embedded software, firmware, or emerging technologies (desirable)
  • A STEM degree or equivalent experience
 
If you are interested in taking on a challenging software security engineer opportunity, where you will have the chance to make a difference, get in touch now.

 

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