Principal Product Security Engineer (Defence IA)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Product Security Analyst for a 12 month contract based in Barrow (LA14), working 1–2 days per month on-site. The role focuses on delivering security engineering activities, developing Security Cases, and managing IA risk across the PMS domain.

Strong systems engineering awareness and stakeholder influence are essential. The role is delivery-focused, with responsibilities spanning governance, risk management, and collaboration with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Information Assurance and Product Security within complex engineered systems.
• Experience delivering security cases and managing information risk.
• Experience engaging with and assuring supplier deliverables.
• Experience within large scale, highly regulated programmes (defence, maritime, aerospace).

Responsibilities

• Define, agree and deliver Product Security engineering activities in line with the programme Engineering Management Plan.
• Lead the development of PMS Interim and Final Security Cases across defined programme phases.
• Maintain alignment between system-level security artefacts and Whole Boat IA risk management approaches (WBPSec).
• Identify, assess and document IA requirement shortfalls and associated risks.
• Manage and coordinate IA Technical Queries (TQs) and formal communications in line with programme processes.
• Plan and manage Product Security activities to meet programme milestones and delivery schedules.
• Provide regular reporting into project governance, including schedule, risk and milestone status.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the PMS Product Security team.

Skills

Information Assurance

Product Security

Security Cases

Risk Management

Supplier Engagement

Stakeholder Influence

Systems Engineering

Governance

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Product Security Analyst for a 12 month contract based in Barrow (LA14), working 1–2 days per month on-site. The role focuses on delivering security engineering activities, developing Security Cases, and managing IA risk across the PMS domain.

Strong systems engineering awareness and stakeholder influence are essential. The role is delivery-focused, with responsibilities spanning governance, risk management, and collaboration with internal teams and external