Security Engineer

Our client a leading defence prime are now hiring for experienced Security Engineers to lead and manage product security across the full development lifecycle for defence and government systems.

You’ll drive security risk assessments, define requirements, guide development teams, and ensure compliance with UK and NATO security standards. You’ll work closely with accreditors, SMEs, and project engineering teams to ensure robust and resilient security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Define and maintain security requirements throughout the product lifecycle
• Support security accreditation and liaise with external security bodies
• Lead security incident response and support ongoing vulnerability/patch management
• Create and maintain product security documentation and training

What You’ll Need:

• Experience securing military or commercial systems
• Relevant degree and/or NCSC-recognised security certifications (e.g., CISSP)
• Deep knowledge of UK/NATO standards (e.g., GovS 007, JSP440, ISO27000, NIST)
• Practical experience in accreditation and security evaluations
• Familiarity with crypto systems, MBSE, and secure system design
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• SC clearance eligibility (UK Eyes Only)

If you're passionate about national security and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.