Lead Security Engineer in Bedfordshire

ARM are recruiting for an Lead Security Engineer with experience of successfully developing and maintaining Product security management systems for Defence and Government clients. This will be an initial 6 month contract with the view to being extended, based in Luton with the opportunity for remote working.

This is a great opportunity to join a global, market leading defence client.

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As a Lead Security Engineer with experience of Defence/Government projects, you will be responsible for;
* Production of Security Managements Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals.
* Undertaking security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation.
* Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and overseeing product development activities.
* Liaison with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security accreditation.
* Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities.
* Preparation of TEMPEST Control Plans, advising development teams on appropriate implementation techniques and liaising with TEMPEST test facilities.

You should experience of the following;
* Experience in the development of security solutions for a military &/or commercial products and systems.
* Graduate degree in relevant engineering, computing or related scientific discipline, and/or evidence of further professional study.
* Registered NCSC certified professional at senior level or above, or NCSC recognised qualification, e.g. ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional.
* Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation
* Practical experience of NCSC and Common Criteria security evaluation techniques.
* Knowledge of current crypto technologies and key management systems
* Model Base System Engineering (MBSE) knowledge
* Understanding operating systems, firmware and software security controls and how to apply them.
* Understanding of existing, current and emerging technologies including cloud, virtualisation and web

Due to the nature of the sector, you will need to hold current and active UK Security Clearance either SC or DV level.

If you are interested in the role; please submit your application to Jason Parish via this vacancy.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.