Programme Security Controller

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

4/2/2025

Job Description

The opportunity

Technology in Defence is rapidly evolving, and so are the risks to capabilities and success through an ever-changing security landscape. As customers demand higher levels of resilience in the products we create, our approach to securing systems and products needs to change with it.

We are recruiting for a Project Security Controller to support the PMO and Engineering teams within the Sector with security management through guidance and co-ordination with external teams and departments.

What You Will Do As a Project Security Controller

Your work at Leonardo will see you managing security risks in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. You will work to support integrated project teams, aiding the design and development of new products and systems by providing guidance to ensure programmes remain secure.

Through engagement with integrated project teams, you will advise on security controls that address security concerns in accordance with legislation, regulations, security aspect letters and security grading guides. Utilising a focus of supporting the delivery teams to achieve their goals, you will endeavour to provide the best possible solutions balanced against security constraints.

Key responsibility areas involve

• Providing security advice and guidance relating to protection of sensitive information and assets
• Co-ordinating access to physical systems and programme data
• Providing security briefings to new team members and refresher sessions for existing teams
• Supporting and co-ordinating with the business security teams for programme needs
• Managing programme security audits and musters
• Assisting with export control guidance relating to security restrictions such as ITAR
• Continual improvement activities relating to security controls and security culture
• Liaising with corporate security team for matters relating to personnel security clearances
• Occasional support to product security engineering teams relating to risk managements activities
• Co-ordinating secure transportation of protectively marked materials
  
  

What We Need From You

Ideally, we would like you to have the following skills; if you don’t have them but feel you could gain them whilst adding value to the team from alternative experience, we’d still like you to apply

• A passion for security and problem solving
• Practical experience of security management
• Understanding of security regulations such as GovS 007 / FSC / ITAR etc
• Understanding of the engineering product development lifecycle
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with internal and external customers
• Ability to be self-directed and work collaboratively to maintain progress
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing technologies
  
  

It would also be helpful if you had

• Knowledge of NCSC CAPS Evaluation processes with awareness of generic Secure by Design Principles as presented by NCSC, UK MOD and NIST
• Experience of Crypto and ACCSEC management
• An understanding of cyber resilience by addressing the 4 phases of resilience Prepare, Absorb, Recover and Adapt
• Knowledge of equivalent NATO standards/regulations
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance and access to SUKEO material. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. This role would be suitable for a part time opportunity so if this is of interest please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Newcastle

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid