Senior Security Consultant

Leonardo; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Security Consultant to support the delivery of security aspects to core products and external stakeholders. This role involves engaging with engineering teams to ensure high standards of cyber and information security, with a focus on risk management and compliance. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training

Referral incentives

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a cyber/engineering role.
• Involvement in MOD accreditation and secure design processes.
• Knowledge of standards like NIST SP 800-series.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cyber and information security across the engineering lifecycle.
• Interpret customer requirements into security management plans.
• Oversee and deliver statements of work within constraints.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Client relations

Adaptability

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in engineering or cyber security

Recognized professional certification

Job description

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Job Description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role focuses on supporting the delivery of security aspects to the company’s core products and external stakeholders. It involves engaging with engineering teams and delivering all facets of cyber and information security throughout the engineering lifecycle, from requirements to in-service support and maintenance.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of significant programmes, ensuring products meet high standards aligned with customer requirements and risk appetite. You will be supported by a team of consultants, engineers, and specialists.

The role may involve a hybrid working model, combining remote work and on-site collaboration at one of Leonardo's offices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with a team to deliver cyber and information security across the engineering lifecycle.
2. Interpret customer requirements into security management plans, statements of work, and activities.
3. Oversee and deliver statements of work and artifacts within time, cost, and quality constraints.
4. Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues.
5. Maintain relationships with internal and external customers regarding security workstreams.
6. Mentor team members as needed.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Must have a passion for cyber security and:

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Core consulting skills: client relations, adaptability, reliability, teamwork.
• A degree in engineering or cyber security, or recognized professional certification.

Experience should include:

• 3+ years in a cyber/engineering role.
• Involvement in MOD accreditation and secure design processes.
• Knowledge of standards like NIST SP 800-series.
• Risk management in compliance with regulations.
• Experience with proprietary and open-source software, firmware, hardware.
• Design analysis and security design development.
• Cyber risk assessment, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis.
• Security verification, validation, and remedial planning.
• Collaboration with engineers and architects for secure solutions.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge of cryptographic technologies, key management, COMSEC, MOD/NCSC standards.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security & Airworthiness standards.

Security Clearance

Eligible for full security clearance. More info: UK Security Clearance Levels

Life at Leonardo

Benefits include flexible working, private healthcare, generous leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, training, referral incentives, and bonuses. Visit our website for full benefits.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

Division and Practice

The Cyber & Security Division (CSD) is a key part of Leonardo UK, delivering innovative security solutions across civil and defence sectors. Our Cyber Consulting Practice is certified by the UK NCSC and works globally to secure infrastructure and commerce.

Our Values

We promote diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and feel connected.

Locations

• Primary: Edinburgh, GB
• Additional: Newcastle, GB

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent
• Working: Hybrid

Additional Info

Senior Level, Full-time, IT Industry, Defense & Space Manufacturing, Aerospace, Security