Hybrid Lead Product Security Engineer

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About the role

  • Lead Product Security Engineer responsible for delivery of product security in defense aviation. Develop security protocols while managing a team in the Electronic Warfare domain.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a team of security engineers, whilst being accountable for the delivery of security services within product teams.
  • Define product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and overseeing product development activities.
  • Develop and manage security protocols, tools, and processes that keep our technologies ahead of emerging threats.
  • Create and manage key artefacts such as Security Management Plans, Risk Assessments, and Remediation Action Plans.
  • Drive Security Assurance through the full product lifecycle, ensuring every design is robust, compliant, and resilient.
  • Provide independent Information Assurance (IA) reviews and risk assessments on a variety of complex, high-impact projects.
  • Contribute to Leonardo’s UK-wide Security and IA community — shaping best practice and influencing security strategy.

Requirements

  • Practical experience of ISO27001 /27004/27005 and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Experience of owning a security risk management system for highly regulated products based on recognised frameworks such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, rail or oil and gas.
  • Good understanding and appreciation of the Engineering development lifecycles and how the Product Security specialism aligns.
  • Ability to interpret Penetration Test Reports and write Remediation Action Plans.
  • An appreciation of the wider UK Government Assurance Processes (such as the legacy JSP 604 Assurance or the CAF GovAssure processes).

Benefits

  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • 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.

Job title

Lead Product Security Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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