Hardware Cyber Security Engineer

Job description:

Job Title: Hardware Cyber Security Engineer Location: Cambridge Type: Permanent

Job Description:
Our client provides research and development services that extend and enhance the ability of the United Kingdom and its Allies to defend themselves and to protect the future prosperity of their citizens including Cyber Security, which is crucial for the success of businesses and governments as well as national and personal safety.

Cyber security requires innovative approaches that consider not only the robustness of software but also the associated hardware, technological infrastructure, and user interaction.

Our clients deep understanding of the connections between software, hardware and intersecting infrastructure can reveal system vulnerabilities that could be exploited to influence behaviour, extract protected information or to insert malicious programs, even if the software itself is robust. Performing Cyber Vulnerability Investigations and designing secure devices and protocols ultimately enables integrated whole-system solutions.

Our client has experience in developing such solutions working with leading industry and national defence partners to assess critical systems for potential vulnerabilities and contributing a novel mix of cyber defence techniques that incorporate both software and hardware solutions, which often utilise our clients physics-based capabilities, to go far beyond the typical IT approach to cyber security.

Requirements:
Do you have an innate curiosity about how the world works? Are you excited to find solutions to difficult problems? Do you take things apart, put them together again to see why and how they do what they do?

The role primarily focuses on Research into vulnerabilities found in a wide range of Systems, Software, and Hardware. As it may also include Design and Problem Solving, you should also have a deep understanding in Electronics Hardware, software architecture, sensors and/or systems and their functionality in real world applications. Experience and interest in Cyber Security is essential to be successful in this role.

You will ideally have a Post-Graduate Degree or PhD and a few years of experience in a relevant field which can include Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics & Mathematics.

Why them?
Our client is no ordinary research and development consultancy. You will work at their smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - theres no newbie status, and youll benefit from their culture of freedom.

Our client is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with their flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Our clients team is continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join their multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of building on their successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by their team of experts. Theyre a business of individuals however, their curiosity brings them together and it drives what they do. Whether youre leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of our clients team is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

Benefits
Joining our clients team means youll enjoy their fantastic employee benefits including:
Lunch, snacks, and refreshments provided.
Employer pension contribution of 12% (of pensionable salary +3% personal contribution)
Private medical insurance for you and your family & Life insurance.
25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.
A comprehensive relocation package is available, if applicable.
Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme.
Access to our client's social and sports clubs.
Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre.

Qualifications:

The role primarily focuses on Research into vulnerabilities found in a wide range of Systems, Software, and Hardware. As it may also include Design and Problem Solving, you should also have a deep understanding in Electronics Hardware, software architecture, sensors and/or systems and their functionality in real world applications. Experience and interest in Cyber Security is essential to be successful in this role.

You will ideally have a Post-Graduate Degree or PhD and a few years of experience in a relevant field which can include Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics & Mathematics.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our client is no ordinary research and development consultancy. You will work at their smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - theres no newbie status, and youll benefit from their culture of freedom.

Our client is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with their flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Our clients team are continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join their multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of building on their successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by their team of experts. Theyre a business of individuals however, their curiosity brings them together and it drives what they do. Whether youre leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of our clients team is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.