Principal Engineer (Fully Remote)

Principal Engineer (Fully Remote)

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Define and implement cybersecurity requirements, conduct in-depth analysis, and develop test plans.
  • Company: Join BAE Systems, a leader in defence, aerospace, and security solutions.
  • Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, relocation support, and tailored rewards for your wellbeing.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on cybersecurity and help shape a safer future.
  • Qualifications: Degree in STEM or recognised Industry Security Qualifications with proven risk management experience.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

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We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

You’ll define and implement risk-based cybersecurity requirements for systems and subsystems, providing technical expertise and guidance across all aspects of cyber security and resilience. You’ll conduct in-depth cybersecurity analysis, including development of threat taxonomies, security architectures, security baselines, and risk mitigation strategies. You’ll develop and execute cybersecurity test plans and schedules, carrying out both informal and formal security testing activities.

You’ll support engineering lifecycle reviews and design assurance processes to ensure security is embedded throughout system development. You’ll produce and maintain key security artefacts, including risk registers, security assurance cases, plans, and schedules, while contributing security input to broader engineering documentation.

You’ll hold a degree in a relevant STEM subject or maintaining recognised Industry Security Qualifications. You’ll have proven experience of assessing and managing risk in line with industry good practice (NIST, ISO 27001). You’ll bring significant experience with using security baselines, mitigations and controls.

The Engineering Delivery Team designs, builds, integrates and provides through life support to all the Submarine Platforms in the Royal Naval fleet. Through application of your knowledge and experience, you shall identify, analyse, evaluate and manage information security risks associated with the products used on-board the submarine. Speaking knowledgably and credibly with customers, users and internal stakeholders you shall provide advice on the causes of the risks identified, their likelihood and potential operational impacts. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Engineer (Fully Remote)

Cybersecurity Analysis
Risk Management
Security Architectures
Threat Taxonomies
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Cybersecurity Test Plans
Security Testing