Defence

Talent with the highest security clearances and specialist defence technology expertise is scarce - but that’s exactly where our team excels. Empiric’s Defence practice delivers NPPV3, SC, DV, and eDV-cleared professionals across the UK, along with NATO-cleared experts throughout Europe, supporting classified and mission-critical programmes that protect national interests.

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We provide trusted recruitment partnerships to defence organisations and government departments, sourcing exceptional talent across cloud, data, digital, and cyber security. From deploying DV-cleared Palantir Foundry data consultants for sensitive data insights programmes, to assembling entire teams of cleared network and infrastructure specialists within weeks, our delivery is proven, precise, and built on speed without compromise.

Our deep networks across Defence, Aerospace, Energy, and the Public Sector enable rapid, high-accuracy placement of specialists into the most secure and complex environments. Whether strengthening operational systems, advancing intelligence capabilities, or powering quantum and emerging technology projects, the team combines insight, precision, and trust to connect the experts who keep the world safe.

We Specialise in

Cloud Engineering

Cyber Security

Data & AI

Digital Transformation

Infrastructure & Networks

Intelligence Systems

Palantir Technologies (AIP, Apollo, Foundry, Gotham)

PLM Technologies

Quantum Computing

Secure Application Development

Defence and National Security roles we hire

  • Account Manager
  • AI Engineer
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Executive
  • Cloud Architect
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Data Architect
  • Data Engineer
  • Defence Infrastructure Consultant
  • DevOps Engineer
  • DevSecOps Engineer
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • PLM Specialist
  • Programme Delivery Lead
  • SOC Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Technical Project Manager

The Empiric Advantage

We don’t just do job boards and CV database searches.

We provide specialists that discover, design, deliver.

Trusted since 2005

We have established relationships within the sector and excellent market knowledge – we forecast skills gaps before they’re on most companies’ radars

A global network

With six offices across EMEA and the US, and a presence in over 40 countries worldwide, we have a truly global network with more insights into emerging talent pools, that generates more insights and opportunities in all territories

A unique reach

We know the talent that others don’t. Our proactive and meticulous search methodologies mean we continuously identify and engage with the best active and non-active candidates in the market, leaving no stone unturned

Guaranteed talent

All of our talent has undergone our Empiric certification process, guaranteeing they are consummate professionals in everything they do

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