Software Product Security Engineer

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Bristol seeks a Software Product Security Engineer to guide security aspects throughout product development. The ideal candidate has experience in complex software products, familiarity with industry security standards, and strong technical leadership skills. Applicants must hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This role offers a permanent opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors.
• Familiarity with security best practices and standards.
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to software development teams.
• Evaluate technologies for software projects.
• Conduct security assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement in software development.
• Maintain documentation of security processes and generate reports.

Skills

Experience in developing complex software products

Knowledge of industry security standards

Technical leadership and communication skills

Interest in emerging technologies

Education

Degree in STEM or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol (3-5 days per week onsite)

Permanent Opportunity!

Role details:

Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for a Software Product Security Engineer to join their team in Bristol. The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support.

Responsibilities

• The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects.
• Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security-related activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.

What we are looking for in you

• You\'ll already have experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors (or a similar field)
• Experience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices (NIST 800-53 / (Apply online only), IECIEC 62443, Def Stan 00-55 / 00-56, ISO/IECIEC 27001/27034)
• A natural collaborator who is a technical leader, with good communication and influencing skills, comfortable with problem solving and technical challenges.
• You\'ll have an interest in novel and emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the Security community.
• It would be beneficial to have experience developing embedded software and/or firmware, but not essential
• You\'ll have a degree or equivalent experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject or similar, and be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines

Please note, due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Interested? Apply today via the link provided!