Hardware Cyber Security Engineer

Awerian is no ordinary research and development consultancy, it’s an employee-owned business with a rapid growth plan and an exciting future. Part of TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, it offers a flat structure and culture that encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do.

Located south of Cambridge in smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories we offer the opportunity to explore pioneering concepts and have real-world impact.

Awerian 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. Awerian works 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 Awerian’s physics-based capabilities, to go far beyond the typical “IT approach” to cyber security.

The opportunity

Cyber security requires innovative approaches to understanding 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.

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. 

About you /requirements 

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.

Experience and interest in Cyber Security is essential to be successful in this role.

What we're offering

With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - there’s no ‘newbie’ status, and you’ll benefit from our culture of freedom. This 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.

You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology.  You will be supported by our team of experts. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, develop your expertise and career.

Rewards & Benefits

• Lunch, snacks, and refreshments provided
• Employer pension contribution of 12%
• Private medical insurance and 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 TTP Group social and sport clubs
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

Apply Today  

Apply today by clicking the apply link above and email your CV. We review applications on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly. All applicants will receive a response.

• This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship scheme.
• Due to the nature of the work you will need to be eligible for UK security clearance. 

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society. We continuously strive to do better, and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity – both for our community and for the overall success of our business.  We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background, whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.