Defence & Security

Placing engineers, technologists and intelligence professionals into defence primes, government programmes and the wider national security sector - across the UK and EU.

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Defence and security recruitment demands more than a CV match. It requires discretion, genuine sector understanding and access to a cleared, trusted candidate community.

We work with defence primes, government agencies and specialist SMEs on roles that require technical depth and, often, security clearance. Our networks span the breadth of the UK and EU defence and national security landscape - including cleared communities that are simply not accessible through standard recruitment channels.

We understand the sensitivity of these programmes and operate with the confidentiality and professionalism they require - every time.

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What We Cover

Roles we place

Systems & Software Engineering

Systems engineers, embedded software engineers and integration specialists across complex, multi-platform defence programmes.

Data, AI & Intelligence

Data engineers, AI specialists and intelligence analysts supporting data-driven decision-making across defence and national security programmes.

Cyber & Information Security

Cyber security engineers, architects and consultants protecting critical national infrastructure and classified systems.

Programme & Technical Leadership

Programme managers, technical directors and engineering leads with the experience to deliver complex, high-stakes defence programmes.

Why Salvada

A trusted partner for sensitive programmes

In defence and security, the cost of the wrong hire goes far beyond time and money. We bring the discretion, sector knowledge and cleared candidate networks to get it right - first time.

  • Access to SC and DV cleared candidate communities
  • Deep understanding of defence programme environments
  • Confidential search capability for sensitive requirements
  • UK and EU market coverage
  • 20+ years of recruitment experience behind every search

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"Trusted recruitment for the programmes that matter most."
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