Cyber Security Specialist
New Malden - UK
Job Summary
Cyber Security Specialist
Location: New Malden (hybrid working)
Salary: 60000 - 75000
Clearance: SC
Whats Your Possible
At Northrop Grumman UK you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most solving tomorrows challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. Its what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond the solutions we deliver; it is the foundation for your career development and the impact we make within the community.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it is a mission.
As a Product Cyber Security Specialist you will play a vital role in strengthening the security of missioncritical defence products. You will provide cyber security expertise across the full engineering lifecycle supporting platform delivery teams and ensuring cyber risk is managed effectively. Reporting to the PCS Engineering Manager you will be central to the evolution of our product security capability helping to develop and automate assurance artefacts and apply advanced technologies such as automation AI and decision support.
You will contribute to the wider mission of our UK Defence business supporting multidomain command and control systems used across the Royal Navy and international partners.
Role Responsibilities
Grow and enhance the automation of cyber security risk and vulnerability assessment outputs including the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Provide cyber security expertise throughout the product systems engineering lifecycle.
Maintain integrity of product cyber security risk management artefacts and offer timely technical advice to delivery teams.
Plan product cyber security activities and contribute to taskhour estimates.
Support project and security leadership in delivering proportionate efficient cyber security approaches.
Assist with building and improving product cyber security capabilities including supporting professional certification development.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Strong background in cyber security and/or engineering with a degree in Engineering Computer Science or Cyber Security or equivalent experience.
Keen interest in cyber security for industrial control systems.
Experience working with cyber and engineering design data.
Awareness of industrial control systems.
Knowledge of NIST CSF.
Experience in threat modelling using frameworks such as Mitre ATT&CK DEF3ND or EMB3D.
Experience in cyber security risk management.
Experience with vulnerability patch and update management.
Desirable
Understanding of Secure by Design to UK MOD standards including DEFSTAN 05139 and DEFSTAN 05138.
Familiarity with ISA 62443.
Experience or certification in operational technology or industrial control systems.
If you meet many but not all of these requirements we still encourage you to apply. Your potential curiosity and willingness to grow matter to us.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work you must be a sole UK national for this clearance type.
You must be able to gain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.
If you have questions about the process you can contact our recruitment team using this email address:
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working options including an optional compressed fortnight
Private healthcare
Cash health plan
Holiday buy and sell options
Career development opportunities and professional training
Performancerelated bonuses
Why Join Us
A Mission to Believe In
Every day we help build a more secure and connected world contributing to safety and resilience across land sea air space and cyberspace.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
You can bring your authentic self to work. Every voice matters and we are committed to building an inclusive supportive culture.
Your Career Your Way
Shape your career journey with diverse roles mentorship and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity and nurture your passion.
Ready to Apply
Yes Submit your application online.
Possibly For more information contact our recruitment team using the following email address:
No Explore other opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK. We are growing across the UK.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Required Experience:
IC