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Cyber Security Engineer - Defence / Electronics

Posted: 15/04/26
Recruiter:Verso Recruitment Group
Reference:3098270114
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Network Security
Salary:£60,000 - £70,000 Annual
Location:Thorpe, Surrey
Description: 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
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

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