We find the cyber and digital specialists behind defence technology programmes.

Defence organisations are investing heavily in cyber, digital and AI capabilities, competing directly with commercial technology companies for the same engineers. Few professionals have the technical expertise, defence experience and security clearances these programmes demand.


We find the hard-to-find specialists from cybersecurity and DevSecOps engineers to embedded software engineers, AI, cloud and data engineers, and C4ISR platform developers. They understand both the defence environment and modern digital technologies and play a critical role in delivering today's defence capabilities.

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Integration expertise
We place specialists who bridge legacy systems with modern cyber security, secure networks, and software-defined capability across every platform.
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Cleared and clearance-eligible talent
We understand the vetting requirements, timelines, and standards specific to cyber and information systems programmes.
Card Global reach and sector depth
Global reach and sector depth
With over 50 years of experience, we recruit into complex cyber and technology programmes across the globe.
Card Speed to secure delivery
Speed to secure delivery
We move quickly without cutting corners on compliance, getting cyber-cleared talent into critical roles faster than the market average.

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FAQs

Can you support AI and cloud hiring for defence programmes too?

Yes. Alongside cybersecurity and embedded software roles, we also recruit AI, cloud and data engineers who bring the security awareness and clearance eligibility needed for defence technology work.

Do you recruit for C4ISR programmes specifically?

Yes. We place platform developers and engineers with direct C4ISR experience, alongside the wider digital and cyber specialists supporting defence technology programmes more broadly.

How quickly can you find cleared engineers for an active programme?

It depends on clearance level and how specific the role is, but because we focus on this niche talent pool rather than casting a wide commercial net, we're typically able to move faster than generalist recruiters when sourcing defence-aware, cleared candidates.

How is Brunel different from a commercial tech recruitment agency?

A commercial tech recruiter is usually working from a broad talent pool that isn't screened for security clearance or defence sector experience. We focus specifically on candidates who understand both modern digital disciplines and the defence security environment, talent that general tech recruiters often simply can't reach or properly assess.

What is defence cyber recruitment, and how is it different from regular tech recruitment?

Defence cyber recruitment means sourcing engineers who bring strong technical skills and the ability to operate in classified or security-sensitive environments, often with active security clearance already in place. Unlike standard tech recruitment, candidates also need to navigate defence protocols, compliance requirements, and programme security frameworks, which narrows the available talent pool considerably.

Can you help us find cleared cybersecurity engineers?

Yes. We specialise in placing cleared and clearance-eligible cybersecurity professionals, including DevSecOps engineers, into defence technology programmes. We understand the additional vetting and timelines involved in cleared hiring, and focus specifically on candidates who are both technically strong and genuinely defence-aware.

We find the people 
who power our world.

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