Product Cyber Resilience Manager

Your impact Are you looking to be part of a company driving innovation and creating cutting edge technology? At Leonardo you could be part of one of the UK’s most exciting and challenging projects. Do you think you are up to the challenge?

We are looking for people that are and who relish the buzz of a busy schedule to join our Design Integrity team. In this role you will work as part of a multi‑disciplined team, learning, developing and enhancing your Product Security management skills. As a Product Cyber Resilience Manager, you will undertake the production of Security Management Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals. Review and provide guidance of security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation, such as solution hardening guidance and security operating procedures. Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and overseeing product development activities. Liaison with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security Accreditation. Participate in internal and external discipline working groups and with academic partners covering Product Cyber Resilience and Product Security for various established and emerging standards. Contribute to continual improvement of the engineering capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Product Security Risk of all the product families within your sector.
• Accountable to the respective product family System Design Authority (the Risk Owner), providing subject matter advice to the Integrated Product Team.
• Collaborate with fellow Product Cyber Resilience Managers across the Electronics Business Unit.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement product security strategies and embed product and cyber security best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Determine product cyber resilience objectives through security risk management techniques and work with engineering teams to achieve those objectives through architecture and design of the solution.
• Support product assurance activities to verify compliance to those objectives and manage transition to operations and ongoing through‑life support.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and/or a related subject e.g. functional safety assessment methods or safety risk management system for complex products based on a recognised framework in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, rail or oil & gas.
• Practical experience of the System Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, V‑Models and Agile frameworks.
• Experience in managing product information security, including risk assessment, threat modelling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and UK/NATO Information Assurance/Accreditation frameworks; familiarity with the application of cyber resilience controls to embedded systems.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (CMMC).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). You must have the ability to obtain UK SC security clearance and work within UKEO and US ITAR TAA restrictions.

Why join us

• Time to Recharge – generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future – benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance – all employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning – free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend – receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working – flexible hours with hybrid working options.

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