Principal Security Engineer

Synoptix; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead Cyber Security projects for defense and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in system security engineering and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension contribution

Access to online Udemy training facility

Flexible working arrangements

Bike to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Private health care

Qualifications

• Experience supporting formal security assurance processes.
• Understanding of space system architectures or satellite communications.
• DevSecOps awareness or experience with security automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Cyber Security work packages to clients.
• Support the Sales and Business Development team in winning work.
• Represent Synoptix at conferences and trade shows.

Skills

Knowledge of Secure by Design principles

Experience in system security engineering

Familiarity with MOD, NCSC, and ISO standards

Competence in requirements engineering

Effective communication and report-writing skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

CISSP, CISM, or relevant NCSC-certified qualifications

Job description

Principal Security Engineer

The Role

Synoptix are expanding their Cyber Security capability by applying it to Systems Thinking, allowing for delivery of Cyber Security Solutions to both defence and commercial clients.

Dynamic Working

A blend of home and office-based working is encouraged

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Deliver Cyber Security work packages to clients, this includes applying Systems Engineering methodologies into Cyber solutions.

Risk identification and management

Requirements Capture

Validation

Verification

Be responsible for the technical content of client deliverables, for example.

Security Management Plans

Security Case Report following Secure by Design through life principals

Verification Plans

Validation Test Schedules and Reporting

Penetration Test Remedial Action Plans

Managing Risk Appetite and Risk Analysis Assessments

Support the Sales and Business Development team in winning work through the generation of proposals and support to client meetings.

Represent Synoptix at conferences, symposia, and trade shows.

Lead Cyber security related research programmes with Academia.

Represent the client and Synoptix at both internal and external customer facing security working groups.

Delivering Key Management in accordance with agreed management plans.

Assist in the further development of the Synoptix Cyber security capability.

Skills Required

Essential :

Knowledge of Secure by Design principles

Experience in system security engineering, ideally in defence, space, or critical infrastructure

Familiarity with MOD, NCSC, and ISO standards (e.g. ISO 27001 / 2, NIST 800-series, JSP 604)

Competence in requirements engineering and systems thinking

Practical experience with security in software and / or system development environments

Effective communication and report-writing skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable :

CISSP, CISM, or relevant NCSC-certified qualifications

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Experience supporting formal security assurance processes

Understanding of space system architectures or satellite communications

DevSecOps awareness or experience with security automation

Benefits : Annual Company Bonus

25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy / sell up to 5 days

Competitive pension contribution

Continuous professional development including incentives

Access to online Udemy training facility

Flexible working arrangements

Bike to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Private health care

Job well done scheme

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying for this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request