Lead Security Engineer Consultant

Overview

At Leonardo’s Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) sector, we don’t just keep pace with the future — we help define it. We ensure seamless interoperability with partners, allies, and NATO, delivering the right information, to the right place, at the speed of relevance.

We’re on the lookout for a Lead Security Engineer Consultant with a passion for protecting cutting-edge technology and driving Secure by Design principles into the heart of our innovations. If you’re ready to make a tangible impact on national security and global defence, we want to hear from you.

Location Basildon, Southampton, Luton or Bristol (on-site up to 4 days per week)

Travel Occasional travel to UK and overseas customers, suppliers and other Leonardo sites

You’ll lead the way in ensuring our systems and products meet the highest standards of security assurance, collaborating with some of the brightest engineers in software, systems, and electronics. Every day will bring new challenges — and the satisfaction of knowing your expertise keeps our world-class solutions secure.

• Drive Security Assurance through the full product lifecycle, ensuring every design is robust, compliant, and resilient.
• Develop and manage security protocols, tools, and processes that keep our technologies ahead of emerging threats.
• Provide independent Information Assurance (IA) reviews and risk assessments on a variety of complex, high-impact projects.
• Contribute to Leonardo’s UK-wide Security and IA community — shaping best practice and influencing security strategy.
• Create and manage key artefacts such as Security Management Plans, Risk Assessments, and Remediation Action Plans.

We’re looking for an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex problems and has a proven track record in managing product security for highly regulated systems.

• Expertise in conducting risk assessments, applying security controls, and developing IA documentation
• Ability to interpret penetration test findings and create remediation action plans
• Awareness of UK Government Assurance frameworks

• Degree in Engineering (or related field)
• Certification such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

• Substantive experience in product security
• Hands-on experience with risk management frameworks and best practice like NIST SP800-37, ISO
  27001, and Secure by Design (ISN 2023/09)

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.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

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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 Linked In 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…