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?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering organisation where you’ll play a key role in ensuring product security across the full lifecycle, working closely with engineering, product development, and quality teams.
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 To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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