Cyber security engineer

37.5 hours per week + 4 day work week option

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Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.

We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

The role:

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence.

This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth.

Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

What will I be doing?

• Provides security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of Information Assurance and Information Security (InfoSec) Engineering.
• Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis;
• establishes system security designs;
• implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures;
• verifies security requirements;
• performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities, and supports secure systems operations and maintenance.
• Develops highly innovative solutions to problems of unusual complexity.
• Works under consultative direction towards long‑range goals and objectives, often self‑initiating assignments.
• Designs, researches and develops ideas to generate final products.
• May take on a project/program leadership role. Decisions impact financial, employee, or public relations posture.
• Serves as a consultant on highly significant matters and long‑range objectives.
• Represents the organization as a spokesperson on advanced projects.
• Applies advanced concepts to develop new applications based on professional theories.

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• The successful candidate will be an expert in cyber security/information security and knowledgeable of all aspects of cyber security in relation to space and ground based communication systems, computer systems and other processing systems.
• Knowledge of NIST standards or equivalents and their implementation in a company is highly desirable.
• Significant related experience and may have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

LMPeople Qualifications and Experience :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.

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