Systems Security Engineer

Reference: KS/PermSystSecur_1733488887
  • £50000 - £70000 per annum
  • Hertfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Defence

Job Title: Systems Security Engineer
Salary: Up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Stevenage or Bristol (relocation package available)
Dynamic Working: Blended on-site and remote working where possible


Join a Leading Defence Organisation as a Systems Security Engineer

Are you passionate about securing advanced technology systems? This role offers the opportunity to design, deliver, and maintain comprehensive technical security solutions for cutting-edge defence systems, ensuring their integrity and safety throughout their lifecycle.


The Opportunity

In this role, you'll:

  • Lead task packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across the engineering directorate to deliver secure solutions on time and within budget.
  • Manage trade-offs to maximise protective measures while maintaining product safety and customer capability.
  • Develop and maintain a robust security case, collaborating with customers and technical advisors.
  • Oversee the design coherence of hardware, software, and firmware, ensuring successful integration, testing, and qualification.
  • Support manufacturing and through-life support teams to safeguard product confidentiality and integrity.
  • Uphold the Need to Know principle, managing sensitive information release to suppliers and customers.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:

  • Have experience in through-life missile/weapon system design and can manage trade-offs effectively.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with engineers, technical experts, and customers.
  • Can evaluate and resolve complex issues while maintaining the organisation's reputation.
  • Have strong engineering skills-a background in systems engineering, electronics design, embedded software, or firmware is advantageous.
  • Are eligible for, or already hold, DV clearance.

Why Join Us?

1. Industry-Leading Benefits

  • Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary.
  • Pension: Employer and employee contributions up to 14%.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus support for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments.

2. Outstanding Facilities

  • Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.

3. Career Development

  • Training, career progression, and skill development tailored to your goals.

4. Inclusive Culture

  • Join a workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences, with employee-led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Armed Forces, Neurodiversity, and more.

Secure the Future of Defence Technology

Take the lead in ensuring the security of cutting-edge systems. Click "Apply Now" to become part of a collaborative and innovative team shaping the future of defence.


Note: Nationality restrictions apply, and security clearance is required.

Kieran Slaughter Managing Consultant
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