Cyber Security Engineer

East Midlands Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£65,000

Cyber Security Engineer

Deep Sea Electronics Ltd (DSE) are a leading UK electronics manufacture specialising in development of advanced control and automation products for the power generation and off highway vehicle markets. Our range of solutions include connected devices that are subject to the latest cybersecurity standards.

The Cyber Security Engineer will support the cyber security aspects of our products, working under the guidance of the Senior Cyber Security Manager. They will work closely with cross functional teams including engineering, operations and commercial to help ensure products meet regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for:

Contributing to the development and maintenance of cybersecurity strategy and policies across DSE's product range
Working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Supporting cybersecurity initiatives within product roadmaps
Assisting with the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks
Preparing documentation to support compliance with IEC 62443 and related standards
Ensuring ongoing alignment with industrial cybersecurity regulations and frameworks
Collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security into product design and architecture
Promoting secure software development and secure-by-design principles
Supporting vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, and penetration testing activities
Assisting with secure remote access, network security, and communication protocol implementation
Supporting cybersecurity incident response and continuous security improvement
Sharing cybersecurity knowledge, best practices, and emerging threat awareness across the business
Supporting engagement with customers and regulatory bodies on cybersecurity requirements

Requirements:

Good knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems
Understanding of cybersecurity development processes and risk assessment techniques
Knowledge of encryption, key storage, secure boot, trust zones, and security protocols
Familiarity with RED and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) regulations
Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards R155, R156, and ISO 21434
Experience working within stage-gated and Agile development environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and senior stakeholders
Ability to contribute pragmatically to cyber risk analysis and mitigation activities
Experience producing technical specifications from business and regulatory requirements
Background in embedded systems cybersecurity and working to high quality standards
Degree qualified in Computer Science or a related discipline