Project Security Manager - Portland

Project Security Manager An established engineering organisation operating in the Defence sector is seeking a Project Security Manager to support multiple projects across the product lifecycle.

This role plays a critical part in integrating Secure by Design (SbD) principles during product development and maintaining security artefacts throughout the life of the product. Working closely with engineering, product development, quality, and project teams, the role ensures that product security assurance activities and deliverables meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct project security risk assessments and analysis
• Ensure security deliverables and processes are developed and delivered in line with customer requirements
• Develop and implement product security policies and best practice
• Support bid activities, including security manpower estimates
• Chair internal and external project security reviews and working groups
• Provide additional support to the wider supportability function as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in project security planning and implementation (e.g. NIST 800 series)
• Experience delivering security documentation using Secure by Design principles
• Background in security and information assurance (e.g. CESG Good Practice Guides)
• Experience conducting security risk assessments (e.g. NCSC methodologies)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, collaborative, and able to work autonomously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Eligible for SC UK security clearance

Desirable Skills

• Risk management
• DevSecOps
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• TEMPEST
• Familiarity with Defence security standards (e.g. JSP 440, Def Stan 05-138 / 05-139, SPF)
• Previous experience within Defence, MoD, or a regulated security environment