Cyber Assurance Specialist

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Cyber Assurance Specialist to enhance cybersecurity measures. The role involves championing cyber security culture, conducting assessments, and managing remediation plans. You should have strong knowledge in cyber security and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary between £41,303 and £46,247 offered along with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing project deliverables to senior management audiences.
• Ability to support risk assessments and ongoing management.

Responsibilities

• Champion Cyber Security through new approaches and supporting culture.
• Complete Level 1 Cyber Security Assessments.
• Create and manage Cyber Security Remediation Plans.

Skills

Cyber Security knowledge

Experience with System/Application and Cloud Security

Understanding of security policies and standards

Education

Relevant cyber security qualification

Job description

Job details

Job title: Cyber Assurance Specialist

Location: Barrow, Sheffield or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £41,303 - £46,247 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing

• Championing Cyber Security by developing new approaches, relationships and supporting culture to achieve continuous assurance
• Support the IM&T Management team to achieve team and organisational objectives
• Completion of Level 1 Cyber Security Assessments against a strict set of criteria to ensure the effective use of IT and OT Systems within the Business Unit
• Support risk assessments and ongoing management, including cyber risks identified and owned by other teams
• Creation and management of Cyber Security Remediation Plans

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Cyber Security knowledge, including experience of System/Application and Cloud Security
• Understanding of government and industry security policies, standards, and best practices (e.g., NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, GDPR)
• A passion and drive to establish yourself within the Cyber Security and Assurance Domain

Desirable:

• Experience managing, controlling and reporting project deliverables to senior management audiences
• Hold a relevant cyber security qualification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Weapons Systems IM&T Team

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. As part of this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills within the wider BAE Systems Cyber Security community. The Weapon Systems UK Information Management & Technology (IM&T) department is currently made up of six professionals with specialisation in cyber assurance, manufacturing technology, and business coordination. We operate as part of a small business unit of around 250 people within WSUK, where the culture is close-knit, collaborative, and supportive, with strong cross-team relationships. At the same time, we benefit from the scale, financial stability, and extensive training opportunities offered by being part of a large global organisation.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 26th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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