Principal Engineer - Product Security

JAM Recruitment; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Product Security Engineer for a 12-month contract in Frimley. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days on-site. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of information risk management and security principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in assessing and managing risks effectively. Compensation is £85.40 per hour. Opportunities exist to mentor and contribute to the professional community. Contact Lauren Morley for further details.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of regulations and standards on information risk management.
• Proven experience of managing information risk in line with industry practices.
• Ability to document and present risk management options.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse, and evaluate information risks.
• Advise on information security principles for Product Systems.
• Contribute to security professional bodies and forums.

Skills

Customer communications

Product Security Engineering

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security

NCSC CCP SIRA status

Membership in a professional institute

Job description

Principal Product Security Engineer

12 Month Contract

(Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) - Frimley Based

£85.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Frimley. Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site.

Knowledge

• The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks.
• They will be able to document and present risk management options to the business and participate in discussions.
• Good understanding of information security principles and is able to advise on the potential impact to Product Systems.
• Knowledge of security related activities required to support the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role.
• The PSA Principal Engineer will have a working knowledge of the cyber security and information assurance marketplace, including products, suppliers and key threats, and will also have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies.
• Proven experience of assessing and managing information risk in line with industry good practice.
• Experience of assessing and advising on controls to support Product Safety.
• Proven experience of applying Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar).
• Supports and contributes to information security professional bodies and industry forums.
• Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others.

Skills

• They will be able to speak knowledgably and credibly with customer, user and internal stakeholders to explain the causes of information risks, their likelihood and potential operational and business impacts.
• Experience of Product Security Engineering activities in the defence, maritime or closely linked domain.
• Can demonstrate continuous improvement, professional development and awareness of current industry good practice.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related.
• Holds NCSC CCP SIRA status (or able to achieve)
• Is a member of a professional institute

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.