At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product security efforts and ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.
- Company: Join a leading defence technology company focused on innovation and security.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in safeguarding critical products and shaping security culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in security risk management and knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your Impact
Do you want to play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and security of our products?
Our Electronics Warfare (EW) and Future Combat Air (FCA) Design Integrity team are seeking a Head of Product Security. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Chief Engineer of Design Integrity. You’ll provide independent product security and legislative assessor assurance to make sure that requirements have been adequately defined for product development, product plans will achieve contractual and company requirements, as well as assurance of claims and evidence for products. As Head of Product Security, your expertise and vision will ensure robust governance, the sharing of best practice, and consistent, high‑quality security outcomes across our programmes. This role is working on a hybrid basis (3x days per week on site) and can be based on our following sites: Luton, Lincoln, Southampton, and Bristol.
Responsibilities
- Operate as the Security signatory on behalf of the company.
- Liaison with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security accreditation.
- Participate in Product Security Panels as a specialist advisor to manage and resolve security incidents.
- Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of security legislation.
- Participate in company working groups to monitor proposed changes to the legislative environment.
- Provide input and advice to the product development teams.
- Operate as a consultant to promote security culture within Leonardo working with Security teams to ensure secure working practices are maintained.
- Develop and deliver training courses and speak with confidence on Product Security and Information Assurance matters.
- Perform audits of internal and external/subcontract teams assuring that security and Information Assurance requirements are achieved.
What You’ll Bring
- Hands‑on experience of developing robust security risk management system for complex high‑integrity electronics systems.
- Familiarity with legislation – e.g. IPA, DPA, Official Secrets Act.
- Registered NCSC Certified Professional at lead level, or equivalent NCSC recognised qualification.
- Knowledge of UK/NATO Information Assurance standards, procedures.
Head of Product Security in Lincolnshire employer: Leonardo
At Leonardo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As the Head of Product Security, you will not only play a vital role in safeguarding our products but also benefit from extensive employee growth opportunities, including training and development tailored to enhance your expertise. With hybrid working arrangements and multiple locations such as Luton, Lincoln, Southampton, and Bristol, we provide a supportive environment that values work-life balance while driving meaningful contributions to national security.
