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Principal Product Security Analyst

Frimley
3 weeks ago
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Principal Product Security Engineer

6 Month Contract

Frimley Based

£85.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Frimley.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge:

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.
Knowledge of security related activities required to support the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role.
The PSA Principal Engineer will have a working knowledge of the cyber security and information assurance marketplace, including products, suppliers and key threats, and will also have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies.Proven experience of assessing and managing information risk in line with industry good practice.

Experience of assessing and advising on controls to support Product Safety.
Proven experience of applying Product Security/Information Security concepts to applicable technologies within the environment (or similar).
Supports and contributes to information security professional bodies and industry forums.
Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and/or providing support to others.

Skills:

They will be able to speak knowledgably and credibly with customer, user and internal stakeholders to explain the causes of information risks, their likelihood and potential operational and business impacts.
Experience of Product Security Engineering activities in the defence, maritime or closely linked domain.
Can demonstrate continuous improvement, professional development and awareness of current industry good practice.

Qualifications:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related.
Holds Chartered Cyber Professional or former NCSC CCP SIRA status (or able to achieve)
Is a member of a professional institute

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply

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