Product Security Engineer

Technology in Defence is rapidly evolving, and so are the risks to capabilities and success through an ever-changing security landscape. As customers demand higher levels of resilience in the products we create, our approach to securing systems and products needs to change with it.

We are recruiting for a Product Security Engineer. You will work on some of the most challenging and rewarding security problems in the UK, helping design and develop security solutions that sit at the heart of our products.

What you will do as a Product Security Engineer:

Your work at Leonardo will see you addressing security risks in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. You’ll work alongside a team of security engineers and consultants to support engineering delivery teams, aiding the design and development of new products and systems by providing guidance to ensure the customer’s capabilities remain secure.

Through engagement with engineering teams and customers, you will advise on solutions that address security concerns while providing value to the customer based on risk balance. Utilising a focus of supporting the customer achieve their goals, you will endeavour to provide the best possible solutions balanced against the programme constraints.

Key responsibility areas involve:

• Writing security requirements to flow down to engineering teams, and overseeing implementation
• Reviewing documentation such as design documents, system specifications, and risk profiles to identify potential vulnerabilities and propose appropriate security controls
• Working with solution architects and engineers to ensure that systems meet stringent Design Integrity and security standards and satisfy relevant accreditation requirements
• Participating in wider customer forums, to review security topics

What we need from you:

Ideally, we would like you to have the following skills; if you don’t have them but feel you could gain them whilst adding value to the team from alternative experience, we’d still like you to apply:

• A degree or equivalent experience in science, technology, engineering or maths subjects
• A passion for security and problem solving
• Technical knowledge across security of hardware, firmware, and/or software systems
• Knowledge of risk management
• Understanding of the engineering product development lifecycle and Systems Engineering
• Experience in safety-critical engineering
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with internal and external customers
• Ability to be self-directed, conducting both independent learning and collaborating with other engineers to develop solutions that will increase the security posture of Leonardo products
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing technologies

It would also be helpful if you had:

• A working knowledge of MOD Secure by Design process and practices
• Practical experience in application of Risk Management Frameworks
• Experience of using DOORS to manage requirements
• Knowledge and experience of complex cryptography

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Benefits include:

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

About Leonardo:

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.