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Sanderson Government & Defence

Cyber Software Engineer

On site

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 80,000 /year

Full Time

12-03-2026

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Skills

Python DevOps Version Control Research Linux Operating Systems Windows Agile Recruitment C++

Job Specifications

Cyber Software Engineer - National Security
The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety.
As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level.
Key Requirements
. Strong experience with C or C++
. Familiarity with Python
. Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
. Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
. An interest in the Cyber domain
. Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
. Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines
Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years.
Next Steps
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. The team looks forward to hearing from you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason,please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

About the Company

Sanderson Government & Defence was established over 20 years ago as a bespoke solution to a unique talent problem: sourcing and placing high-calibre professional talent to work within the UK government and defence sector. MISSION We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains, including: Ministry of Defence and areas of National Security; Central Government and Arm’s Length Bodies; National Policing and Justice; and the broader Public Sector. EXPERTISE & SKILL Central to our success has b... Know more