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Job Description:
Job Description

Leonardo UK is seeking a proven, experienced Principal Consultant to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on supporting the delivery of security aspects to the company's core products and to external stakeholders. This requires co-ordination with engineering teams and delivery of all facets of cyber and information security related to the delivery across the engineering lifecycle - from requirements all the way through to in-service support and maintenance.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of significant programmes, during which you will ensure that products meet the highest standards, in accordance with customer's requirements and risk appetite. You will be supported in this role as part of a larger team of consultants, engineers and product domain specialists.

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.

Talk to us to find out more.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Leading a team or operating independently to meet all aspects of the cyber and information security delivery across an engineering lifecycle.
• Interpreting customer requirements into actionable security management plans, statements of work, and activities to be delivered across the lifecycle.
• Become the lead security subject matter expert for the product being delivered.
• Oversight and delivery of associated statements of work and artefacts to time, cost and quality constraints.
• Identification, management and escalation of technical and delivery risks and issues.
• Management of the customer relationships for the cyber and information security workstream, both internal and external.
• Line management and mentoring of consultants within your team as required.

Skills, Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Required

In addition to a passion for cyber and information security, you really must have:

• Skills
  • Ability to work independently without supervision and be able make sound decisions based on information available.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels. Both internally and with customers,
  • Core consulting skills - building client relations; adaptability to changing schedules; reliability and quality of task delivery; flexibility in working hours and locations; team player.
• • A degree and/or MSc. in an engineering discipline and/or cyber security discipline, OR equivalent recognised professional cyber security certification.

• Knowledge and Demonstratable Experience
  • 5+ Years delivery experience in a Cyber/Engineering Role.
  • Leading delivery of MOD accreditation and secure by design processes (ISN2023/09), associated policies and practices across the lifecycle.
  • Experience in the application of standards including NIST Special Publications (e.g. SP 800-30, 37 & 53).
  • Application of Defence standards including Defstan 05-138 & Defstan 05-139.
  • Experience managing risks and services in accordance with customer, regulatory and legislative expectations.
  • Working outside of traditional enterprise IT scenarios extending to proprietary and open-source software, firmware and electronic hardware.
  • Developing, evaluating and analysing design constraints, and detailed system and security designs as they pertain to the cyber domain.
  • Decomposing cyber and security requirements down to the system control level.
  • Conducting cyber and information security risk assessment activities including threat modelling, vulnerability analysis and analysis of mitigations.
  • Scoping and managing security verification & validation activities and remedial action plans.
  • Coordinating with product engineers, system architects, and developers to provide oversight and guidance in the development of robust solutions, including advising on suitable product or platform lockdown and configurations.

It would be nice if you had:

• Excellent understanding of the engineering lifecycle and key gate review activities.
• Knowledge of current Cryptographic technologies, Key Management Systems & practical COMSEC implementations in line with MOD / NCSC standards.
• Knowledge or experience of Cyber Security & Airworthiness (RCTA-DO-326A/B, 355A & 356A).

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

The Leonardo Cyber & Security Division (CSD) is one of the three divisions in Leonardo UK. CSD is a pivotal innovator, helping customers deliver and secure their digital transformation. CSD is at the forefront of supplying technology and services for both civil and defence markets, in the UK and around the world, to enhance the capabilities of its customers.

This role is within our Cyber Consulting Practice, which is part of CSD. Leonardo's Cyber Consulting practice works across a diverse array of sectors including Defence, Telecommunications, Energy and Finance to help secure national infrastructure and commerce in the UK and beyond. Our Practice is certified by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the provision of advice and guidance to our customers.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations:
GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid