Product Cyber Security Engineer

BAE Systems
Bath, UK
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
£68,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Software Security

Job description

Security across complex engineering programmes, ensuring products are designed, developed and operated securely throughout their lifecycle. You will define security architectures, guide secure design decisions and provide trusted advice to engineering, programme and supplier teams. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will balance security requirements with operational, commercial and delivery priorities, helping programmes achieve compliance while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions. Through technical leadership and stakeholder influence, you will reduce security risk, strengthen customer confidence and ensure Product Security is embedded into engineering decisions, contributing directly to successful programme outcomes and business growth.Core Duties: Lead Product Security activities across complex engineering programmes and project teams Define secure architectures and influence design decisions throughout the product lifecycle Provide expert guidance on security

Requirements

risks, requirements, governance and compliance Collaborate with engineering, safety, supply chain and programme stakeholders Assure suppliers and solutions meet contractual and security obligations Deliver Product Security artefacts and support customer acceptance activitiesEssential Skills: You will have significant Product Security Engineering experience, including risk management and secure system design You will have strong leadership and stakeholder influence, translating complex security challenges into practical solutions You will have a STEM degree (or equivalent experience) plus CISSP, CISM or ability to achieve professional chartershipThe Product Security team:Join a highly respected Product Security team at the forefront of protecting some of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes. Working alongside experienced security specialists and engineering leaders, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges, influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of secure product delivery.Why BAE Systems?Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.A place where everyone can thrive:We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 5th August 2026 - Interviews will take place w/c 17th August 2026We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.JBRP1_UKTJ

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