Software Security Engineer
Defence
London
Location
London, England
The opportunity
Join a software engineering function where you'll get broad exposure to the organisation's product portfolio, working in a team that actively adopts modern/innovative technologies.
Key aspects of the role
Lead and guide the
security aspects of product development
across the full lifecycle: concept/design ? delivery ? in-service support. Provide
hands-on technical guidance
to software development and wider project teams, including:
security requirements and techniques software architecture and design patterns coding standards, trade-offs, and best practice
Support
technology/framework evaluation and selection
for software projects. Conduct
security assessments and risk analysis
for technologies and software systems:
identify vulnerabilities and threats define mitigation strategies
Drive
continuous improvement :
identify process improvements contribute to development/implementation of engineering methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Maintain clear, current
security documentation
(processes, procedures, guidelines). Produce
security reporting/metrics
to track activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation.
What you can expect in the team
Engineering is central to the business, with scope to grow
technical leadership
and deepen understanding of
complex software systems . Work alongside a
multi-disciplinary engineering environment
within a supportive and expanding software engineering team.
What we're looking for
Experience developing
complex software products
in regulated/safety-/security-conscious sectors such as
defence, automotive, aerospace, telecoms
(or similar). Practical
software security experience , with knowledge of relevant standards and best practices. Strong collaborator and technical leader with good communication/influencing skills; enjoys problem solving and technical challenge. Interest in
emerging technologies
and current security challenges. Embedded software and/or firmware experience is beneficial but not essential. STEM degree (or equivalent experience) and comfortable working cross-discipline. Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .
TPBN1_UKTJ
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Key aspects of the role
Lead and guide the
security aspects of product development
across the full lifecycle: concept/design ? delivery ? in-service support. Provide
hands-on technical guidance
to software development and wider project teams, including:
security requirements and techniques software architecture and design patterns coding standards, trade-offs, and best practice
Support
technology/framework evaluation and selection
for software projects. Conduct
security assessments and risk analysis
for technologies and software systems:
identify vulnerabilities and threats define mitigation strategies
Drive
continuous improvement :
identify process improvements contribute to development/implementation of engineering methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Maintain clear, current
security documentation
(processes, procedures, guidelines). Produce
security reporting/metrics
to track activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation.
What you can expect in the team
Engineering is central to the business, with scope to grow
technical leadership
and deepen understanding of
complex software systems . Work alongside a
multi-disciplinary engineering environment
within a supportive and expanding software engineering team.
What we're looking for
Experience developing
complex software products
in regulated/safety-/security-conscious sectors such as
defence, automotive, aerospace, telecoms
(or similar). Practical
software security experience , with knowledge of relevant standards and best practices. Strong collaborator and technical leader with good communication/influencing skills; enjoys problem solving and technical challenge. Interest in
emerging technologies
and current security challenges. Embedded software and/or firmware experience is beneficial but not essential. STEM degree (or equivalent experience) and comfortable working cross-discipline. Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .
TPBN1_UKTJ