Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for an outstanding Backup and Recovery Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles.

We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Hands on experience in Implementation, Migration, Operations and Support of Backup applications.
• Demonstrable use of Rubrik backup solutions across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI GCP) and on-premises infrastructure and experience of Integration of Rubrik with external platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Splunk, vSphere, Azure AD) using REST APIs and automation tools (Ansible)
• Proven ability of managing Cloud compute, storage, and configurations, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available
• Experience and knowledge of service management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change and SLAs).
• Demonstrable experience of producing and rapidly delivering minimum viable solutions, results focused with ability to prioritize the most impactful work.
• Working experience of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA and their organizational impact. Support audit and regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection.

You and your role

A day as a Backup and Recovery Engineer is all about keeping the organisation’s data safe and recoverable, whether it lives in the cloud or on-prem. You’ll spend your time making sure backup systems are running smoothly, spotting issues before they become problems and jumping in to fix things fast when they do. You’ll work closely with Architects, SREs, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, so there’s plenty of collaboration as you help shape and run the backup services everyone relies on.

Some days you’ll be involved in designing or improving how we back things up across public cloud and traditional infrastructure. Other days are more hands on, checking alerts, dealing with backup failures, looking into suspicious activity or helping colleagues understand how the systems work. When major incidents happen, you take the lead in getting everything back to a healthy state, working with security teams if there’s anything unusual going on, like potential ransomware or unauthorised access.

You’ll move between Linux and Windows environments depending on what needs doing. Overall, it’s a mix of problem solving, teamwork, technical know-how and keeping the department’s data safe and recoverable every single day.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £52,442

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Role: Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mix of home working, Gloucestershire office and client site visits)
Salary: £45,000 + Expenses + Overnight Allowance (TBC)
Active SC Clearance is a requirement - must be willing to pursue DV Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join a well-established and growing UK-based cybersecurity consultancy, delivering high quality penetration testing services across a varied and interesting client base including government and public sector organisations.

This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running. You’ll be joining a team of around 13-15 consultants and are expected to operate independently from day one. No two weeks look the same; work pattern is flexible and dictated by client demand, with a genuine mix of home working, office time in Gloucestershire, and client site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver CHECK and non-CHECK penetration testing engagements across infrastructure, web applications, mobile, cloud, and Active Directory environments
• Support pre-sales activity through scoping and client engagement
• Produce clear, high quality technical reports and present findings to clients
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current threat trends, tools, and industry frameworks
• Contribute to internal training materials and technical blog content
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required

Requirements:

• Active SC Clearance is an ABSOLUTE MUST - must be willing to pursue DV Clearance
• Active CSTM or CCT certification is an ABSOLUTE MUST
• Proven hands-on penetration testing experience - must be able to hit the ground running
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks including OWASP
• Knowledge of Cyber Security standards and policies such as ISO 27001, CIS, and PCI DSS.
• Experience across Linux and Windows environments
• Knowledge of cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to clients

Benefits:

• £45,000 + Expenses + Overnight Bonus
• 31 Days Annual Leave (20 + 8 BH + 3 Xmas Shutdown)
• Paid Charity Day
• Up to 5 unpaid annual leave days per year
• Company pension scheme

Role: Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mix of home working, Gloucestershire office and client site visits)
Salary: £45,000 + Expenses + Overnight Allowance (TBC)
Active SC Clearance is a requirement - must be willing to pursue DV Clearance

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We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) based in Normanton, West Yorkshire to lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software for next-generation products. This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Normanton based Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in C programming, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and wireless communication protocols.

Reporting to the Group Technical Engineering Director, you will play a key role in shaping system architecture, driving technical excellence, and delivering high-performance, reliable embedded solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software for ARM-based microprocessors using RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar)

Implement and optimise wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee

Collaborate with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to define system architecture and requirements

Write, debug, and maintain high-quality C code following best practices (e.G. MISRA guidelines)

Develop scalable and maintainable embedded solutions for IoT and connected devices

Support web-based interfaces using JavaScript and HTML where required

Contribute to Linux-based application development for testing and simulation

Maintain clear technical documentation across design, testing, and troubleshooting

Stay up to date with emerging trends in embedded systems, IoT, and software engineering

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience in C programming for embedded systems

Hands-on experience with RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar)

Knowledge of wireless communication technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee)

Experience with Linux OS application development

Familiarity with Git, embedded IDEs, and development tools

Understanding of secure software development, encryption, and secure protocols

Exposure to JavaScript and HTML for UI or web integration

Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage workloads, and deliver projects

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable Experience

Background in IoT, consumer electronics, or embedded product development

Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers and hardware integration

Knowledge of C#, web applications, or cloud-connected embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Extensive’ experience in embedded software engineering

Key Competencies

Technical Leadership - Deep expertise in embedded systems and software design

Project Planning & Delivery - Ability to prioritise, delegate, and meet deadlines

Collaboration & Communication - Strong cross-functional teamwork skills

Adaptability - Thrives in fast-paced, evolving technical environments

Innovation - Drives continuous improvement and creative problem-solving

Accountability - Takes ownership and delivers high-quality results

Why Apply?

Work on next-generation embedded and IoT technologies

Play a lead role in engineering innovation and product development

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team in West Yorkshire

Competitive salary and long-term career growth opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re a passionate Principal Software Engineer in Normanton, West Yorkshire looking to work on advanced RTOS, C programming, and wireless systems, we’d love to hear from you. Please send over an updated cv to or call 01582 878839.

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Cyber Software Engineer - SC - Perm

• Location(s): Gloucester, Woking and Manchester
• Type: Hybrid
• Salary: £40,000 - £70,000
• Clearance: Must hold an active SC Clearance
• Must be eligible for further clearances (DV)
• Must be a sole british national

Job Description:

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.

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.