Principal Security Consultant

Leonardo; North East; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Principal Security Consultant to support security aspects across engineering products. The role involves leading security management, translating customer requirements, and mentoring team members. With over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and a relevant degree, the candidate will enjoy flexible working, private healthcare, and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous leave

Pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Training

Employee incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of delivery experience in cyber/engineering roles.
• Experience with MOD accreditation and secure by design processes.
• Experience in security verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cyber and information security across the engineering lifecycle.
• Manage customer relationships for the security workstream.
• Mentor and line-manage team members.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Experience in risk management

Education

Degree and/or MSc in engineering or cybersecurity

Job description

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Principal Security Consultant, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Leonardo

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6e3ffdb9f53a

Job Views: 25

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Leonardo UK is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division. This role involves supporting security aspects of core products and external stakeholders, coordinating with engineering teams across the entire engineering lifecycle, from requirements to maintenance.

This role offers the opportunity to work on significant programs, ensuring products meet high standards and customer requirements. You will be part of a team of consultants, engineers, and specialists, with a potential hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or operate independently to deliver cyber and information security across the engineering lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into security management plans and activities.
• Become the lead security SME for the product.
• Manage statements of work and deliverables within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues.
• Manage customer relationships for the security workstream.
• Mentor and line-manage team members as needed.

Skills, Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Degree and/or MSc in engineering or cybersecurity, or equivalent professional certification.
• 5+ years of delivery experience in cyber/engineering roles.
• Experience with MOD accreditation, secure by design processes, and standards like NIST and Defstan.
• Experience in risk management, system security design, and security verification activities.

Preferred but not essential:

• Understanding of engineering lifecycle and key review activities.
• Knowledge of cryptographic technologies and MOD/NCSC standards.
• Experience with cybersecurity and airworthiness standards.

Security Clearance: Required

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers flexible working, benefits like private healthcare, generous leave, pension schemes, wellbeing support, training, and employee incentives.