Cyber Security Engineer

Belcan; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to work on UK Civil Aerospace projects. This role involves ensuring the security of cyber-physical embedded systems related to engine controls software. Suitable candidates will have a degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent, knowledge of embedded systems, and the ability to work in a dynamic remote/hybrid environment. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on shopping, food, and drink

Access to mental health support

Opportunities for continuous development

Qualifications

• Experience working on Operational Technology – OT Cyber systems.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP, DO-326.
• Experience in systems security policies for cyber-physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Determine technology and processes for cyber security.
• Support secure cyber resilient system implementation.
• Review product designs for security gaps.
• Drive cyber security best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with customers and industry experts.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Cybersecurity or relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer - OT Aerospace (Aerospace System Security Engineer)

Belcan is recruiting on a Permanent basis for an OT Cyber Security Engineer to work on UK Civil Aerospace projects.

You will be supporting cyber‑physical embedded systems related to engine controls software for airborne platforms, along with traceability of components used within a Gas Turbine Engine.

UK based position – You can be home based in the UK with visits to Derby & Birmingham as required. Potential trips to our client's site in Bristol.

You will be required to complete a BPSS check with the potential to achieve UK Security Clearance.

Suitable candidates have a relevant degree, Cyber qualifications and experience working on Operational Technology – OT Cyber systems.

Responsibilities

• Determine the technology and processes required to meet product requirements for system security against cyber threats.
• Support implementation of secure cyber resilient system (SCRS) for customer programs, including task planning, requirements implementation, risk assessment tools and methods, and associated product lifecycle deliverables.
• Review existing product designs and development plans for cyber security related work scope gaps and implementation to meet contract requirements.
• Develop, communicate, and ultimately drive cyber security best practices to product teams and design teams to enable adoption and implementation.
• Coordinate with the cyber security capability team to improve the techniques, policies, procedures, and knowledge to enable us to implement best practices across the business.
• Collaborate with our customers, their clients, supply‑chain, and industry experts to enhance cyber security capability and tools for customer programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, STEM discipline (Electrical, Systems, Controls or equivalent) with experience
• Knowledge of embedded systems and the general technical skills required to develop, implement, and secure such systems.

Experience in applying systems security policies and standards in engineering cyber‑physical systems such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP, DO-326.

Must have

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic remote/hybrid work environment, including virtual teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to be inquisitive and communicative are critical to your success in this role to enable team engagement and representation to customers and stakeholders (verbal and non‑verbal forms of communication).
• Ability to travel periodically – Derby, Birmingham odd trips to Bristol.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with Cyber & Aerospace industry guidance and industry standards such as DO-326A, DO-355 and certification related project artifact development and project execution (including Stages of Involvement (SOI).
• Experience or interest in product cyber efforts, cybersecurity, and cyber threats.
• Outcome focused engineer with good problem‑solving abilities.

Why Belcan?

We don't just offer jobs‑we build careers. At Belcan, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous holiday allowance, including a long Christmas break
• Life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on shopping, food, and drink
• Access to mental health support, online GP, and wellness resources
• A collaborative team culture and opportunities for continuous development

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a trusted name in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our work spans aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security‑delivering innovation and excellence across industries.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.