Senior Engineering Manager - Product Security

BAE Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for Product Security, tasked with leading security and information risk management within engineering. The role involves strategic planning, compliance oversight, and mentorship, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits in an inclusive culture. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in engineering lifecycle and information security.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Relocation support for eligible roles

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent in a STEM field.
• Possess CISSP or capable of achieving it.
• Experience in engineering lifecycle and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage work within cost and budget.
• Oversee Security Assurance Case and maintain compliant technical solutions.
• Provide specialist advice on project documentation.

Skills

Information Security

Project Management

Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge

Consultancy

Mentoring

Education

Relevant degree in STEM or Information Security

CISSP certification or ability to achieve

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager - Product Security

Job title: Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth BroadOak, Brough or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Be responsible for the management of work within cost and budget
• Report on team progress and performance with an awareness of financial forecasting and estimating
• Oversee the Security Assurance Case
• Capture and agree on technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Maintain compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations
• Have a technical input and appropriate consideration of product security activities and issues for LCM deliverables and Design Reviews, including Sub-Contract Design Reviews
• Capture and agree on input to appropriate Verification and Qualification Plans
• Provide specialist advice and contribution to other project documentation, such as Training Needs Analysis, Technical Publications, Cyber Incident Plans and Operating Instructions (list is not exhaustive)

Your skills and experiences:

• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related
• Hold a CISSP (or able to achieve)
• Have relevant engineering lifecycle and Project Management knowledge and experience
• A thorough understanding of information security principles and its potential impact on Product Systems
• Experience of Consultancy on the application of Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar)
• Experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Security team:

The Product Security (PSec) Senior Engineering Manager is the lead and focal point for all matters relating to security and information risk associated with the engineering delivery of the product. They are responsible for the high level strategy, management, planning, estimating and leadership of all PSec activities required to deliver a solution that meets the specified PSec contractual and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle. We offer relocation support across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil 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 organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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