Cyber Security Engineer Defence / Electronics
Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid Working Available - 2 days on site)
Salary: Up to £70,000
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance
Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer looking to work on high-integrity engineering projects within a secure and technically challenging environment?
The Role
As a Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for embedding Secure by Design (SbD) principles into complex engineering programmes, supporting both new product development and in‑service systems. You’ll work across multiple projects, ensuring security risks are identified, mitigated, and documented in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct security risk assessments and threat analysis across projects
- Develop and implement product security strategies and policies
- Ensure all security deliverables meet customer and regulatory requirements
- Produce and maintain security documentation and assurance artefacts
- Lead and chair internal and external security reviews and working groups
- Support bid activities with security input and resource estimation
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and support teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and practices
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in project security planning and implementation (e.g., NIST frameworks)
- Strong understanding of Secure by Design (SbD) principles
- Experience in security risk assessment methodologies (e.g., NCSC)
- Background in information assurance / security standards
- Experience producing structured technical documentation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Eligible for SC UK Security Clearance
Desirable Experience
- Background within defence, aerospace, or secure engineering environments
- Knowledge of Defence Standards (e.g., JSP440, Def Stan)
- Experience with DevSecOps or risk management frameworks
- Understanding of EMC, TEMPEST or secure systems design
Why Apply?
- Hybrid working available, offering flexibility between home and office
- Work on high‑impact, security‑critical engineering projects
- Be part of a collaborative and technically strong team
- Excellent opportunity for career development within a growing organisation
- Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and secure systems
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