Information Assurance Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Newcastle leads secure military satellite communications work for the UK Ministry of Defence. This role focuses on information assurance and security engineering across space and ground systems, shaping national security as space becomes more contested.

The role develops and applies advanced security designs, mitigates threats throughout the program life cycle, and contributes to innovative, high-impact solutions for defence technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expert in cyber security for space and ground systems
• Knowledge of NIST standards and their implementation
• Post-secondary degree or related training

Responsibilities

• Provide security engineering designs and implementation across information assurance and information security.
• Assess and mitigate security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; support certification and accreditation planning and testing.
• Develop innovative solutions to problems of unusual complexity and contribute to project leadership as needed.

Skills

Cyber security

InfoSec engineering

NIST standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

About The Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

The Role

Please note this role will be based in Newcastle.

This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

Provides security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of Information Assurance and Information Security (InfoSec) Engineering.

Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security designs; implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures; verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities, and supports secure systems operations and maintenance.

Develops highly innovative solutions to problems of unusual complexity. Works under consultative direction towards long-range goals and objectives, often self-initiating assignments. Work is checked through consultation and agreement with others, rather than by a superior.

Designs, researches and develops ideas to generate final products. May take on a project/program leadership role. Decisions impact financial, employee, or public relations posture.

Serves as a consultant on highly significant matters and long-range objectives.

Represents the organisation as a spokesperson on advanced projects.

Applies advanced concepts to develop new applications based on professional theories. Recognized expert in the field within the corporation.

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• The successful candidate will be an expert in cyber security/information security and knowledgeable of all aspects of cyber security in relation to space and ground based communication systems, computer systems and other processing systems.
• Knowledge of NIST standards or equivalents and their implementation in a company is highly desirable.
• Significant related experience and may have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline.