Senior Engineering Manager - Product Security

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Product Security team. You will be responsible for managing all matters related to security and information risk in engineering delivery. The role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work programme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• CISSP certification or ability to achieve it.
• Strong understanding of information security principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage work within cost and budget, and report on team progress.
• Oversee Security Assurance Case and maintain compliant technical solutions.
• Capture technical requirements and contribute to project documentation.

Skills

Engineering lifecycle

Project Management

Information Security principles

Consultancy skills

Mentoring

Education

Relevant degree in a STEM subject or Information Security

Job description

Job Description

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:

1. Be responsible for the management of work within cost and budget.
2. Report on team progress and performance with an awareness of financial forecasting and estimating.
3. Oversee the Security Assurance Case.
4. Capture and agree technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes.
5. Maintain compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations.
6. Provide technical input and appropriate consideration of product security activities and issues for LCM deliverables and Design Reviews, including Sub-Contract Design Reviews.
7. Capture and agree input to appropriate Verification and Qualification Plans.
8. Contribute to other project documentation, such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Technical Publications, Cyber Incident Plans, and Operating Instructions.

Your skills and experiences:

• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related field.
• 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 their potential impact on Product Systems.
• Be able to lead on the assessment of controls to support Product Security.
• Experience of consultancy on the application of Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar).
• Demonstrate experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others.
• Be a member of a professional institute.

Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Security team:

The Senior Engineering Manager for Product Security (PSec) 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.

Additional information: We offer relocation support across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors such as nationality or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard at a minimum. Many roles require higher levels of Security Vetting, often involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 20th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early if interested.

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