Information Assurance / Technical Security Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cybersecurity Engineering and Advisory Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding information systems. This dynamic position involves developing robust cybersecurity test plans, managing risks, and collaborating with customers to enhance security practices. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving industry. Embrace flexibility and a supportive work environment while advancing your career in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment process

Support for neuro-diverse applicants

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Master's in Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with data analysis and IT security.

Responsibilities

• Elaborate cybersecurity test plans and manage vulnerabilities.
• Assist customers in developing Operational Technology security practices.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity and continuous learning

Education

Master of Engineering in Computer Science

Speciality in Cryptology, Control systems or Cybersecurity

Tools

Information security standards (ISO 27001, etc.)

Programming languages

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Cybersecurity Engineering and Advisory


PROFILE:

You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or any other related field in University [with a speciality in Cryptology, Control systems or Cybersecurity]
You are familiar with data analysis, data processing and IT and cyber security
You have outstanding problem-solving skills
You are customer focused and want to deliver value or solutions to the customer
You are recognised as a team-player and enjoy collaborative work, supporting business and technical leaders in delivering projects
You are an effective communicator
You are meticulous and pay attention to detail
You are curious and constantly keep up to date with new risks and countermeasures (viruses and antidotes)

COMPETENCIES:

You have knowledge of relevant information security standards, e.g. UN-R155, UN-R156, ISO 21434, ISO 27001 and ISO 27005
You know how to provide specific recommendations on technical environments
You have the ability to apply advanced principles, theories and concepts
You have in-depth knowledge of programming languages
You have the ability to work with costumers and technical teams
You are able to explain to users the rules that must be respected in order not to endanger the company's information system
You are able to demonstrate diplomacy, listening skills, a sense of dialogue and persuasion, to convince users of the risks involved and the validity of the procedures put in place
You have already worked on cybersecurity risk analyses
You have good legal knowledge of security and IT law




LIFE AS A THALES CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING AND ADVISORING ROLE

As a Cybersecurity Engineering and Advisoring Role within Thales, you will:

Elaborate cybersecurity test plan to ensure cybersecurity is covered from top to bottom with the required level of robustness
Uphold the projects, products, services and/or customer Information Systems Security Policy
Provide the tools and the resources needed to ensure and deploy the security requirements
Manage vulnerabilities and risks towards the customers
Detect, analyse and qualify incidents and threats. Identify their sources and block their access to existing solutions
Carry out a security assessment of the implementation of cryptography in a given context
Assist in the drafting of files for the evaluation of Thales equipment or systems by the French Administration or approved bodies
Assist customers in the routine development of Operational Technology security practices (such as undertake Operational Technology asset discovery activities, provide guidance within the threat environment, check or report compliance with applicable security standards and procedures…)

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.

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