Lead Security Engineer

TN United Kingdom
Luton
1 month ago
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We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join our client's team on a contract basis. Preference for candidates who hold DV clearance, but will accept SC cleared candidates.

Key skills required for this role:

Security Engineer, Product Security, Systems

Important:

Lead Security Engineer

Duration: 12 month contract

Job specification:

Our client is looking for a security engineer with expertise in developing and maintaining product security management systems for defence and government customers. This position will report to the Head of Product Security and will take responsibility for all security aspects of product design, development, verification and maintenance through all phases of the product lifecycle. The role will focus on undertaking security risk assessments for products, preparing security risk mitigation plans, deriving security requirements and working with product development teams to design, implement and maintain appropriate security controls.

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Production of Security Management 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. Analysing penetration test results and preparation of remedial action plans.
  • 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.
  • Review and maintain corporate product security policies.
  • Deliver product security training to project engineering teams.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required:

  • DV 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.

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