Lead Security Engineer

LHH; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and technology is seeking a Defence Lead responsible for security management in product development. The role requires strong expertise in security standards and practices, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions for military and commercial applications. Candidates should have a graduate degree and relevant certifications, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring strategic thinking and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing security solutions for military/commercial products.
• Registered NCSC certified professional at senior level or above.
• Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advice to product development teams.
• Conduct security risk assessments and prepare security management documentation.
• Liaise with security accreditors for accreditation support.

Skills

Development of security solutions

Ability to influence and motivate

Knowledge of security standards

Understanding of current technologies

Knowledge of NATO security policy

Education

Graduate degree in engineering or related discipline

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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 areas including:

• Production of Security Managements 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, and supporting Penetration test activities. Analysing penetration test results and preparation of 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 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 the development of security solutions for a military &/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 recognised qualification, e.g. ISC2Certified 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 Base 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, virtualisation 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Computer and Network Security, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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