Cyber Security Analyst

BAE Systems.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and technology firm in the UK seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to support IT infrastructure against cyber threats. The role involves installation of security tools and developing automation scripts using Python. Essential requirements include experience in Cyber Security and proficiency in Linux and Python. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security role.
• Ability to conduct thorough analyses of complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support Firewall, DLP and Atlassian Technologies.
• Safeguard IT infrastructure against Cyber threats.
• Install & support security toolset hardware.
• Support DLP security rule creation.
• Develop automation scripts using Python.

Skills

Knowledge of Linux technologies

Proficiency in Python scripting / automation scripting using API's

Technical background in IT or Cyber Security

Experience of networks & server technologies

Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

Analytical skills for data interpretation

Job description

Job title: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa 44k dependant on skills and experience

Overview

What you'll be doing and the context of the role.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as an Analyst for supporting Firewall, DLP and Atlassian Technologies
• Working as part of a team safeguarding BAE Systems UK enterprise IT infrastructure against Cyber threats through the configuration, installation and maintenance of Cyber Security Technical Control Software solutions and compensating controls
• Continuously work towards organisational, departmental and individual objectives and uphold security standards and principles
• Installation & support of security toolset hardware. Knowledge of networking for troubleshooting required. (For clarity, this is not a typical Network Engineer or SOC Analyst role)
• Support the creation of DLP security rules
• Development of automation scripts using Python and various toolset API's

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Knowledge of Linux technologies
• Proficiency in Python scripting / automation scripting using API's
• Technical background with experience in an IT or Cyber Security equivalent role
• Experience of networks & server technologies
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Analytical background with the ability to analyse and interpret large and complex data sets and articulate observations, conclusions and recommendations

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 Cyber Engineering team

You will be joining an expansion to an existing cyber engineering team, supporting additional requirements that sits within Enterprise IT, providing enterprise IT services across the UK businesses and internationally. You will participate in the creation of security solutions to provide enterprise security services, and maintain, develop, and communicate their associated roadmaps and standards through the full lifecycle of the service. This could also offer a natural progression route and the opportunity to develop further.

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

Closing Date: 11th November 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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