Senior Cyber Engineer

Are you an innovative engineer with a passion for solving complex cyber challenges and turning cutting-edge research into real-world capability?

Dstl is looking for a Senior Cyber Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced cyber capabilities that support critical national security and defence outcomes. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will apply your technical expertise to develop innovative software solutions, prototypes and proof-of-concept capabilities that address some of the UK's most challenging cyber problems.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of cyber security, software engineering and emerging technology. You will apply your knowledge to comprehend and resolve complex problems and deliver proof-of-concept cyber capabilities and prototypes, incorporating software and hardware elements. You will collaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists and operational stakeholders to understand complex challenges, develop novel technical approaches and deliver impactful solutions that make a tangible difference.

As a senior member of the team, you will help shape technical approaches, influence system design and contribute to the development of engineering best practice. You will also play an important role in developing organisational capability through mentoring, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

If you're motivated by innovation, enjoy tackling difficult technical problems and want to work in an environment where your expertise can have a direct operational impact, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

What you'll do;

• Design, develop and deliver innovative cyber capabilities, software solutions, prototypes and technical demonstrators.
• Apply software engineering, cyber security and secure development expertise to solve complex technical challenges.
• Translate technical research and emerging technologies into practical, operationally relevant capabilities.
• Shape technical approaches and system architectures to ensure solutions are robust, scalable and maintainable.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to integrate and deliver novel cyber capabilities.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders, translating requirements into deliverable technical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools and development processes.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers, helping to build technical capability across the organisation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practice to support innovation and future capability development.

For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below.

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.

Sifting will take place week commencing the 23rd of November with interviews taking place from the 7th of December.

Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions. You will also be required to deliver a 10-minute presentation. Further details for the presentation will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.