Cyber Security Specialist

Northrop Grumman UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Greater London is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance product security through automation and engineering support. You will work collaboratively on advanced technologies and have the opportunity to influence key project decisions. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, possess a solid background in cyber security, and have hands-on experience with risk management and vulnerability assessments. Flexible hybrid work options and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or equivalent.
• Keen interest in cyber security for industrial control systems.
• Experience with ICS awareness and cyber design.

Responsibilities

• Grow automation of cyber security risk assessments using AI.
• Provide cyber security expertise throughout project engineering lifecycle.
• Maintain integrity of cyber security risk management artefacts.

Skills

Background in cyber security and/or engineering

Experience with cyber and engineering design data processing

Knowledge of NIST CSF

Cyber Security Risk Management

Threat modelling experience

Vulnerability/Patch/Update Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Cyber Security

Tools

Familiarity with ISA 62443

Job description

Cyber Security Specialist

New Malden - Hybrid and optional compressed working (3 days per week onsite)

£60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind‑set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity

As a Product Cyber Security (PCS) Specialist, you will be responsible for engineering lifecycle support, providing security subject matter expertise to platform delivery teams, and reviewing their functional activities. You will be instrumental in creating and automating specific cyber security artefacts of assurance. You will be reporting to the PCS Engineering Manager and acting as a linchpin in the PCS team. You will have the chance to work on utilising advanced technologies, particularly in automation, AI, and decision support, to enhance our product cyber security capabilities. You’ll be at the forefront of helping to make our products as secure as they possibly can be.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. In addition to developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Growing the automation of product cyber security risk and vulnerability assessment outputs, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and other applicable approaches.
• Providing cyber security expertise throughout the project product systems engineering lifecycle.
• Accountable for the integrity of platform product cyber security risk management artefacts and delivering timely, proportionate advice to project product delivery teams.
• Planning Product Cyber Security activities and contributing towards the provision of task-hour estimates.
• Supporting project and security leadership in the proportionate delivery of product cyber security.
• Assisting leadership in implementing an efficient and cost-effective product cyber security delivery capability, including professional SQEP certifications.

Benefits

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for

• A strong background in cyber security and / or engineering capability, with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or an equivalent technician qualification.
• A keen interest in cyber security for industrial control systems.
• Experience with cyber and engineering design data processing.
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) awareness.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF.
• Threat modelling experience, including Mitre ATT&CK, DEF3ND, and EMB3D.
• Cyber Security Risk Management.
• Vulnerability / Patch / Update Management.

Desirable

• Secure by Design to UK MOD standards, including DEFSTAN 05-139 and cyber security assessment DEFSTAN 05-138.
• Familiarity with ISA 62443.
• OT /ICS Certification and / or experience.

Security clearance

You must be able to gain and maintain the level of UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC), noting that the nature of our products also requires that you are of sole UK nationality. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: [e-mail] .

Why join us?

• Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands‑on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.
• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.