Cyber Security Analyst
Posted Today by Outsource UK
£85 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Frimley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Engineer – Product Security at BAE Systems serves as a key contact for security and information risk within the Product Security Engineering team. This role focuses on ensuring submarine systems are securely designed and supported throughout their lifecycle, adhering to regulatory and contractual standards. The position involves providing expert advice, assessing systems for vulnerabilities, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development in the field of information security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice on product security and information risk to project teams and stakeholders.
- Assess systems and architectures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and appropriate security controls.
- Apply recognised risk management and secure development practices.
- Support the creation of Product Security strategies, policies, and guidance.
- Present risks and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multiple workstreams and represent Product Security at project and design reviews.
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the Product Security team.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of information and product security principles and risk management frameworks - A minimum of 5 years experience.
- Experience in the delivery of new IT projects.
- Experience applying security concepts within defence, maritime, or complex engineering environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
- Commitment to professional development and industry good practice.
- Degree (or equivalent qualification and experience such as CISSP Certification) in a relevant STEM or Information Security field.
- Holds Chartered Cyber Professional or former NCSC CCP SIRA accreditation (or ability to achieve).
- Membership of a professional engineering or security institution (preferred).
Salary (Rate): £85.40/hr
City: Frimley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
PSec Analyst
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Frimley
Duration: 6 months
Hourly Rate: 63.21 PAYE or £85.40 Umbrella
Working arrangements: 2.5 days on site per week
Role Purpose
The Principal Engineer – Product Security will act as a key point of contact for security and information risk within the Product Security Engineering (PSyE) team. The role ensures that submarine systems are designed, delivered, and supported securely throughout their lifecycle and in line with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on product security and information risk to project teams and stakeholders.
- Assess systems and architectures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and appropriate security controls.
- Apply recognised risk management and secure development practices.
- Support the creation of Product Security strategies, policies, and guidance.
- Present risks and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multiple workstreams and represent Product Security at project and design reviews.
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the Product Security team.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of information and product security principles and risk management frameworks - A minimum of 5 years experience.
- Been involved in the delivery of new IT projects,
- Experience applying security concepts within defence, maritime, or complex engineering environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
- Commitment to professional development and industry good practice.
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent qualification and experience such as CISSP Certification ) in a relevant STEM or Information Security field.
- Holds Chartered Cyber Professional or former NCSC CCP SIRA accreditation (or ability to achieve).
- Membership of a professional engineering or security institution (preferred).
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on 0161 694 9191 for more information.
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
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