Cyber Security Architect

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to lead architecture activities and manage security risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure and security compliance. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary starting at £63,900, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Possess a broad knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) and engineering systems.
• Demonstrate experience in managing key cyber security projects.
• Hands-on experience in relevant technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for cyber security architecture activities.
• Manage security risk in line with organizational risk appetite.
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards.
• Deliver secure and scalable solutions.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IT infrastructure

Understanding of security policies and standards

Experience in IT function

Education

Professional IT Security qualifications (CISM, CISSP)

Professional Architecture certifications (TOGAF, MODAF, DoDAF)

Job description

Job title: Cyber Security Architect

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

Salary:£63,900+ Dependent of skills and experience (and car allowance)

What you’ll be doing:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and partners on all cyber security architecture activities within the engineering domain

• Collaborate with teams to manage security risk in line with the organisation’s risk appetite, providing guidance and recommendations on designs and architectural changes to support effective risk mitigation.

• Ensure systems are fully compliant with internal security standards, drawing on industry frameworks and best practices to strengthen resilience

• Take ownership of security specification and design, working with colleagues to deliver secure and scalable solutions

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Possess a broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies, with proven specialism in Operational Technology (OT) and engineering systems

• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of government and industry-standard security policies, standards, and best practice guidance, particularly within highly regulated environments

• Bring hands‑on experience of working within an IT function and applying expertise in the relevant technical field

Desirable

• Proven experience in managing and delivering key cyber security projects, from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and security best practices

• Professional IT Security qualifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Professional Architecture certifications such as TOGAF Practitioner, MODAF, or DoDAF

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 Security Architecture Team

Join a team of like-minded cyber security professionals, working collaboratively to protect and strengthen the organisation’s security posture. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic Cyber Security Team that plays a critical role in safeguarding the BAE Systems.

You will work cross-functionally across the Air sector, partnering with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure robust security practices are embedded into every stage of delivery. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of cyber security, develop your expertise, and contribute to high-impact projects in a highly regulated and innovative environment.

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:

10th 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.