Lead Product Security Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Product Security Engineer to help shape security solutions for a leading defence and aerospace client.

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Lead Security Engineer

Duration: 12 month initial contract (Inside IR35)

Job specification:

We are looking for an experienced Product Security Engineer to help shape security solutions for defence and aerospace projects. You'll be responsible for managing all aspects of product security throughout the lifecycle, including risk assessments, security controls, and compliance with customer and company security standards.

Key Responsibilities not limited to:

1. Develop secure system architectures for aircraft/vehicle platforms.
2. Work with development teams to implement secure product designs.
3. Liaise with customer security accreditors for product compliance - implementing security standards like NIST, ISO27001 and JSP440.
4. Prepare Security Management Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals.
5. Undertake security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation.
6. Manage security operations and incident responses.
7. Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities.

What we are looking for in you:

1. Experience with secure product development and military/commercial systems.
2. Strong communication skills, able to discuss complex technical details with SMEs.
3. Knowledge of UK/NATO security standards (GovS 007, JSP440, ISO27000, NIST SP800, JSP604).
4. Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation.
5. Eligibility for SC clearance.
6. DV clearance, Quantum Cryptography knowledge, or threat intelligence experience.

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