Software Engineers Package - £55,000 - £85,000 (depending in experience level) Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits Clearance - Cleared to eDV level Location - Cheltenham or Manchester Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions. Do you enjoy solving technical cyber problems and identifying vulnerabilities? As part of our clients expanding National Security division, youll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. Were seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies. What Youll Be Doing Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for either x86/x64 or ARM processor architectures. Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction. Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery. Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines. Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies. Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions. What Were Looking For Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#. Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy. Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems. Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats. Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments. Desirable exposure Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus. Clearance required You will already hold an active eDV security clearance This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If youre naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today! 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.