Cyber Security Engineer

Copello are recruiting for a Product Cyber Security Lead to join a defence organisation on an initial 12 month contract in the Buckinghamshire area.

The Cyber Security Lead will assist with the end‑to‑end implementation of US Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security requirements for a mission‑critical product development programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement US Government‑flowed cyber and information‑assurance requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Define and maintain the programme Cyber Security Plan, including CUI handling, secure development practices and compliance evidence.
• Lead cyber risk assessments, threat modelling and vulnerability assessments for embedded systems, software, firmware and Special Test Equipment (STE).
• Own the cyber schedule, deliverables and risks within the programme.
• Drive timely completion of artefacts required for customer acceptance, including SSPs, POA&Ms, incident response plans, configuration baselines and security test evidence.
• Implement a compliant environment for development, test and integration, aligned to NIST 800‑171, DFARS, STIGs and applicable ITAR/Export Control constraints.
• Ensure cyber incident reporting processes are in place and tested per DFARS 252.204‑7012.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Hand‑on experience of designing embedded Software and/or Firmware for Cyber Security
• Experience of designing products to FIPS140
• Experience of conducting threat analysis at a product level
• Experience of generating documentation to show compliance to standards
• Translating Cyber‑Security requirements into product/software/firmware level requirements
• Worked standard such as NIST, DoD, DISA STIGS etc

The role will require the candidate to be based ideally onsite 4 days a week. The role will also require SC or eligibility for SC clearance.

This role is offering a flexible hourly rate dependant on experience and will be INSIDE IR35.

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