Research Software Engineer

Cybersecurity, networking/comms, LLM tools development, Python software engineering A premier research organisation is seeking a skilled individual to work in RandD at the intersection of LLM agent development and cybersecurity. This 12 month contract, which may be extended, offers the chance to pursue the use of AI to obviate vulnerabilities in vital infrastructure and industrial systems. Eligibility for UK security clearance is required. You will naturally have these fundamentals: A Master s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical subject from a top university, backed by strong A-level grades. It is likely you will also have further postgraduate, doctoral, or commercial experience to further your skills development. A good understanding of computer (and device) networks, traffic, protocols, their configuration, and standard security considerations on such networks. This will at least include IP networking and may extend to SCADA and related protocols (Modbus, DNP3 et al). Software development skills towards scientific computing, RandD codebases, in Python or equivalent, using Git and Linux tools. A researcher s or developer s understanding of virtualisation and virtual machines is relevant. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, both for collaboration and to communicate findings in discussion and in writing. Eligibility for UK security clearance. And more specifically, you will already have expertise in one of the following areas, and at least some ..... full job details .....