Senior Security Consultant

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, + Ability to work independently without supervision and be able make sound decisions based on information available.

• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Core consulting skills - building client relations; adaptability to changing schedules; reliability and quality of task delivery; flexibility in working hours and locations; team player., + A degree in an engineering discipline and/or degree in a cyber security discipline, OR equivalent recognised professional cyber security certification.

• Knowledge and Demonstrable Experience

• Background in systems engineering (desirable).
• Proven delivery experience in a Cyber/Engineering Role.
• Involvement in MOD accreditation and secure by design processes (ISN2023/09), associated policies and practices across the lifecycle.
• Managing risks and services in accordance with customer, regulatory and legislative expectations.
• Experience outside of traditional enterprise IT scenarios extending to proprietary and open-source software, firmware and electronic hardware.
• Exposure to product and software architectures, including product and software development lifecycles and security.
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) (in alignment to standards such as IEC62443).
• Developing, evaluating and analysing design constraints, and detailed system and security designs as they pertain to the cyber domain.
• Experience working with cyber and security requirements down to the system control level.
• Experience conducting cyber and information security risk assessment activities including threat modelling, vulnerability analysis and analysis of mitigations.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers., Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.