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Principal Engineer - Product Security

Frimley
3 weeks ago
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Principal Engineer - Product Security (Product Security Analyst) - 6 month contract - Frimley, Surrey - £85.40 ph UMB or £63.21 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

The PSA Principal Engineer will be a focal point for security and information risk matters within the Product Security Engineering (PSyE) team and will be able to apply their deep level of subject matter expertise and experience to ensure that submarine systems and products are delivered and can be managed and supported through-life. They will be able to support the appropriate authorities/management to ensure the delivered solutions meet the specified contractual and regulatory requirements and can be operated securely, correctly and safely.

Role Responsiblities:

Not limited to...

Risk Management Accreditation Document Set (RMADS).
Security Strategy and other accreditation documentation
Captured and agreed technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes.
Compliant technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations.
Technical input and appropriate consideration of product security activities and issues for LCM deliverables and Design Reviews, including Sub-Contract Design Reviews.
Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification and Qualification Plans.
Specialist advice and contribution to other project documentation, such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Technical Publications, Cyber Incident Plans and Operating Instructions (list is not exhaustive).

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks.
They will be able to document and present risk management options to the business and participate in discussions.
Good understanding of information security principles and is able to advise on the potential impact to Product Systems.
Proven experience of applying Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar).
Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related.
Holds NCSC CCP SIRA status (or able to achieve)
Is a member of a professional institute

Security Requirements: SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting

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