Lead Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Luton is seeking a skilled Lead Security Engineer to enhance security across product development processes. The role involves conducting risk assessments and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with UK/NATO standards. Candidates should possess advanced security knowledge and a relevant degree, along with the ability to influence and lead effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing security solutions for military or commercial products.
• Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance with UK-eyes only caveat.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advice to product development teams.
• Conduct security risk assessments and produce documentation.
• Lead incident management teams during crises.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Security solution development

Teamwork

Knowledge of UK/NATO standards

Understanding of crypto technologies

Positive attitude

Education

Graduate degree in engineering or computing

NCSC certified professional or equivalent

Job description

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Lead Security Engineer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: LHH

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibility Areas

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Engineering Products and be responsible for providing security advice to product development teams in a range of areas including:

• Production of Security Management Plans, work package descriptions, and cost estimates in support of product bids, services, and proposals.
• Undertaking security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis, and preparation of security management documentation for system accreditation.
• Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques, and overseeing product development activities.
• Liaison with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security accreditation.
• Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets, and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities.
• Preparation of TEMPEST Control Plans, advising development teams on appropriate implementation techniques, and liaising with TEMPEST test facilities.
• Advising development teams on suitable platform lockdown and configurations, supporting Penetration test activities, analyzing penetration test results, and preparing remedial action plans.
• Prepare and implement through-life support and maintenance for product security, including vulnerability and patch management plans.
• Lead security incident management teams during incident/crisis situations in conjunction with the Head of Product Security for EW/FCA.
• Review and maintain corporate product security policies.
• Deliver product security training to project engineering teams.

What we are looking for:

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

• Experience in developing security solutions for military and/or commercial products and systems.
• Graduate degree in relevant engineering, computing, or related scientific discipline, and/or evidence of further professional study.
• Registered NCSC certified professional at senior level or above, or NCSC recognized qualification, e.g., ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional.
• Knowledge of UK/NATO Information Assurance standards, procedures & systems, including Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security, HMG IS1&2, ISO27000 series standards, NIST SP800 series standards, JSP440, JSP604, guidance material provided by NCSC, CPNI, and NIST.
• Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation.
• Practical experience of NCSC and Common Criteria security evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of current crypto technologies and key management systems.
• Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) knowledge.
• Understanding operating systems, firmware, and software security controls and how to apply them.
• Understanding of existing, current, and emerging technologies including cloud, virtualization, and web.
• Good team worker with ability to influence and motivate.
• Positive attitude and drive to improve the business.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance with UK-eyes only caveat.
• Enterprise Security Architectures (SABSA, MODAF).

Additional Information:

Intrinsic Factors

This is a desk-based role using display screen equipment; working full-time hours, which can often be in a demanding environment, with occasional travel throughout the UK and abroad. The role allows for working from home, but there will be times you will be expected to attend site for face-to-face meetings and when working with sensitive material.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

• DV Clearance.
• Knowledge of Quantum Cryptography & Quantum Key management.
• Current threat intelligence awareness.
• Knowledge of NATO security policy, risk management, and accreditation.
• Understanding of the role of advisory boards within the UK Government or NATO for security.