DV-Cleared Cyber Security and Assurance Engineer

Leidos, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense and technology company is seeking a Cyber Security & Assurance Engineer to support high-impact projects across logistics, civil, and national security. Key responsibilities include managing agile project outcomes and advancing information assurance opportunities. Candidates must have a strong grasp of confidentiality and risk management, with experience in security for sensitive systems. The role requires DV Clearance and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with the IT systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, configuration, testing, and assurance.
• Continuous assurance via implementation of NIST-based Information Security Management System (ISMS) controls.
• Experience managing Information Technology Health Checks (ITHC) activities end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Support existing programmes through extensive third-party and customer liaison.
• Manage project outcomes in an agile environment.
• Develop and advance information assurance opportunities across customer bases.

Skills

Strong grasp of Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability & Safety (CIA+S)

Practical risk management experience

Experience in assurance processes for secure/sensitive systems

Knowledge of lifecycle methodologies (Waterfall, Incremental, SAFE, DevOps)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

A global defense and technology company is seeking a Cyber Security & Assurance Engineer to support high-impact projects across logistics, civil, and national security. Key responsibilities include managing agile project outcomes and advancing information assurance opportunities. Candidates must have a strong grasp of confidentiality and risk management, with experience in security for sensitive systems. The role requires DV Clearance and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position based in the UK.