Salary: £41,500 - 71,000 per year Requirements: Minimum of SC clearance without caveats Prepared to be processed for DV clearance Qualified to diploma or degree level in an engineering discipline Degree qualified in Information/Cyber Security, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or Science Chartered Cyber Security Professional, ex-NCSC Certified Cyber Professional, or ex-CLAS Knowledge Experience of MOD policy in JSP440 Knowledge of NCSC guidance Experience working on MoD Secure by Design (SbD) projects Subject matter expertise in security processes (e.g., security risk assessment, risk treatment) Experience applying security architecture principles to integration projects Team working skills Innovation and problem-solving skills Interpersonal and communication skills Responsibilities: Produce technical artefacts Implement virtual and physical core components Support the fully integrated command and control system Collaborate with a team of 45 professionals Deliver services to various customer locations Liaise with customer and user representatives to discuss technical issues Technologies: Support Security Backbone More: We are a leading Defence organisation based in Christchurch, offering a fantastic opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer within a 12-month contract. Our team is passionate about supporting a fully integrated command and control system, focusing on a range of disciplines such as design, development, and training. We value innovation and collaboration within our strong team environment, and we are committed to providing our employees with a stimulating and supportive workplace. last updated 14 week of 2026