Security by Design Consultant

  • Meridian Business Support
  • Yeovil, Somerset
  • 13/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

We are working recruiting for an experienced Security By Design Consultant to support a major customer-facing aviation programme delivering one of the companys core products to an existing customer. Working as part of a specialist Cyber & Information Security team, you will support the delivery of secure engineering solutions across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements through to in-service support and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support cyber and information security delivery across the engineering lifecycle
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable security management plans and deliverables
  • Conduct cyber and information security risk assessments and threat analysis
  • Manage and escalate technical and delivery risks
  • Support Security Working Groups and customer security workstreams
  • Work closely with engineers, architects and developers to deliver secure-by-design solutions
  • Deliver work packages to agreed time, cost and quality targets
Required Experience & Skills
  • Experience in a similar Defence-related cyber security role
  • Strong experience in secure software design and high integrity systems
  • Knowledge of MOD Secure by Design processes (ISN2023/09)
  • Experience with NIST SP 800-30, 37, 53 and supply chain risk management (NIST 800-161)
  • Experience with Def Stan 05- and aviation security standards including RTCA DO-326A/B
  • Proven experience in threat modelling, vulnerability analysis and security risk assessment
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders
Qualifications
  • Degree in Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or comparable experience
  • Two recognised cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CASP/SecurityX or ChCSP
Desirable
  • Knowledge of engineering lifecycle gate reviews
  • Experience with Crypto technologies, COMSEC and MOD/NCSC standards
  • Knowledge of ARP4754A / ARP4761
The successful candidate will either already have active SC clearance or will be able to secure this quickly as this is required before a start date can be confirmed.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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