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Security Engineer (Contractor)

Blackwood, gb💼 Contract🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-10-02

Core

Provide security domain expertise for complex defence systems, ensuring security is integrated into engineering decisions and delivering coherent security architectures.

Role type

Senior Security Engineer (Contractor)

Builds

Security architectures, PKI implementations, and assurance for large, complex defence systems

Domain

Defence, Cybersecurity, System Engineering

Required skills

Security Architectural Frameworks (IS1&2, ISO27001, NIST SP 800-53, NATO NCIA), PKI implementation, Model Based System Engineering, risk mitigation, secure configuration and integration, security functional testing

Preferred skills

Experience with SANS Institute Framework, NIST Cyber Security Framework, SABSA, COBIT, NIS Directive

Technologies

PKI, Model Based System Engineering, Security Architectural Frameworks (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000150032326-security-engineer-contractor-at-general-dynamics-missions-system-international)

Responsibilities

Create security deliverables with Technical Project Managers and Solution Design Team; Provide security authority and guidance to ensure security is part of all Engineering decisions; Provide expertise in PKI and development of PKI aspects; Support generation and maintenance of project level security documentation; Develop and support assurance for all project Security outputs; Ensure risks and issues are within the boundaries of the Accreditors risk appetite; Liaise with customer Security representative and produce supporting artefacts; Trace security design to requirements; Assist in secure configuration and integration activities; Work with Design and test teams to ensure compatibility and evidence from security functional tests

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC