Lead Cyber Security Engineer

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Engineering Products and be responsible for providing security advice to product development teams in a range areas including: Production of Security Managements Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals. Undertaking security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation. 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. Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities. Preparation of TEMPEST Control Plans, advising development teams on appropriate implementation techniques and liaising with TEMPEST test facilities. Advising development teams on suitable platform lockdown and configurations, and supporting Penetration test activities. Prepare and implement through life support and maintenance for product security including vulnerability and patch management plans Lead security incident management teams during incident/crisis situations in conjunction with Head of Product Security for EW/FCA Review and maintain corporate product security policies. Deliver product security training to project engineering teams. Experience in the development of security solutions for a military &/or commercial products and systems. Graduate degree in relevant engineering, computing or related scientific discipline, and/or evidence of further professional study. ISC2Certified Information System Security Professional. Security, HMG IS1&2, ISO27000 series standards, NIST SP800 series standards, JSP440, JSP604, guidance material provided by NCSC, CPNI and NIST. Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation Practical experience of NCSC and Common Criteria security evaluation techniques. Knowledge of current crypto technologies and key management systems Understanding operating systems, firmware and software security controls and how to apply them. Understanding of existing, current and emerging technologies including cloud, virtualisation and web Enterprise Security Architectures (SABSA, MODAF). working full time hours which can often be in a demanding environment, with occasional travel throughout the UK and abroad. The role allows for working from home but there will be times you will be expected to attend site, for face to face meetings and when working with sensitive material. Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. Knowledge of Quantum Cryptography & Quantum Key management. ~ Current threat intelligence awareness. ~ Knowledge of NATO security policy, risk management and Accreditation. ~ Understanding of the role of advisory boards within the UK Government or NATO for security.