Senior InfoSec Engineer – Space Systems (Newcastle)

Lockheed Martin; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Newcastle leads secure military satellite communications work for the UK Ministry of Defence. This role focuses on information assurance and security engineering across space and ground systems, shaping national security as space becomes more contested.

The role develops and applies advanced security designs, mitigates threats throughout the program life cycle, and contributes to innovative, high-impact solutions for defence technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expert in cyber security for space and ground systems
• Knowledge of NIST standards and their implementation
• Post-secondary degree or related training

Responsibilities

• Provide security engineering designs and implementation across information assurance and information security.
• Assess and mitigate security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; support certification and accreditation planning and testing.
• Develop innovative solutions to problems of unusual complexity and contribute to project leadership as needed.

Skills

Cyber security

InfoSec engineering

NIST standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Newcastle leads secure military satellite communications work for the UK Ministry of Defence. This role focuses on information assurance and security engineering across space and ground systems, shaping national security as space becomes more contested.

The role develops and applies advanced security designs, mitigates threats throughout the program life cycle, and contributes to innovative, high-impact solutions for defence technology in a dynamic environment.