Cybersecurity Certification Engineer

Play a critical role in securing civil aerospace systems from cyber threats across their operational lifecycle. At ALTEN were supporting projects that require rigorous cybersecurity planning verification and certification to meet modern aviation standards. As a Cybersecurity Certification Engineer youll contribute to the development of high-integrity systems by producing security artefacts in line with industry-leading standards. This is your opportunity to operate at the intersection of aerospace engineering compliance and cybersecurity shaping how products stay secure in service.

Key Details:

Location: Hybrid Derby (2 days/week on-site)
Experience Level: 5 years experience in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop certification-specific cybersecurity documentation in line with ED-202A ED-203A and AMC 20-42
• Analyse and interpret security test results threat scenarios and system vulnerabilities
• Conduct refutation analysis of assumptions and contribute to risk mitigation strategies
• Define and finalise the Security Verification & Validation Plan and associated activities
• Create formal ED-202A artefacts including:
  • Product Cyber Security Management Plan (PCSecMP)
  • Vulnerability Dossier
  • System Security V&V Strategy and Plan
  • Contribute to the Plan for Security Aspects of Certification Summary (PSecAC)

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ED-202A ED-203A or equivalent aerospace cybersecurity standards
• Experience working with EASA AMC 20-42 or DO-326A frameworks
• Skilled in writing structured certification documentation for regulated environments
• Familiarity with cyber risk analysis V&V planning and vulnerability assessments
• Experience within civil aerospace avionics or safety-critical sectors
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Systems Cybersecurity Aerospace Electrical Engineering)
• OR a relevant technical military background within UK aerospace or high-integrity engineering projects

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with DO-326A DO-178C or similar safety/security-critical standards
• Knowledge of airborne platforms embedded systems or in-service product threats
• Exposure to MBSE risk modelling or cybersecurity toolsets

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs mentoring programs internal universities and more we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. Were here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time