Principal Cyber Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense and aerospace company is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer in Barrow-In-Furness. The role involves managing Product Security Assurance Audits, contributing to cyber security strategy, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, professional certifications like CISSP or CISM, and have experience in cyber security. A competitive salary and benefits including flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security.
• Relevant Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CCP.
• Experience in Cyber Security relating to DEFCON 658, DEFSTAN 05-138 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a Product Security Assurance Audit schedule.
• Plan and manage work across multiple security work programmes.
• Provide regular updates on assurance status/progress in reporting cycles.

Skills

Cyber Security

Information Security

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in relevant STEM subject or Information Security

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Job Title: Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage and deliver a Submarines Business Unit Product Security Assurance Audit schedule within the scope of EPAD.
• Plan and manage work concurrently across multiple security work programmes.
• Represent the EPAD at Design Reviews and other various engagements to ensure that Product Security is appropriately considered at each stage of the design lifecycle.
• Contribute and influence the development of Product Security strategies, policies, guidance, good practices, and awareness.
• Ensure that Product Security activities within a programme, project, system, or equipment are delivered and managed using recognized techniques and in accordance with the Submarines Product Security Management System (PsecMS).
• Provide regular updates on assurance status/progress in accordance with programme/project specific reporting cycles.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related.
• Relevant Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CCP.
• SIRA status (or able to achieve).

Desirable:

• Experience in Cyber Security in relation to DEFCON 658, DEFSTAN 05-138, MOD Accreditation/Secure by Design.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementer.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Engineering Product Assurance Department:

The Product Security Assurance Principal Engineer will be a focal point for security and information risk matters within the Engineering Product Assurance Department (EPAD). They will have Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) subject matter expertise and will be responsible for development of the strategy within the scope of EPAD.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organization. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and the creation of an inclusive work environment.