Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist in Preston to support a transformative assurance program. The position offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and employee share plans, focused on ensuring cybersecurity resilience. The role demands strong knowledge in security frameworks, autonomy, and proactive risk management.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with NIST and implementing ISO27001.
• Ability to work autonomously on various projects.
• CISMP and CISM certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the risk-based assurance program and ensure security.
• Deliver automation and compliance in cybersecurity processes.
• Conduct risk assessments for applications and services.

Skills

Knowledge of NIST framework

ISO27001 implementation

Autonomous workload management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

CISMP Certificate

CISM Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description - Cyber Security Assurance Specialist (00126009)

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist - 00126009

Job title: Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

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 £47,500 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• To support the delivery of an intelligence led and risk-based through life assurance programme across Sectors, UK Business Groups and Service Providers to underpin HMG Secure by Design requirements
• Responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of applications, systems and services throughout their lifecycle
• Participate in the delivery of wider automation within the through life assurance team
• To assist with the evolution of the through life assurance team as we adopt a BAU process with ensuring all enterprise networks, systems, applications and services are meeting Secure by Design requirements throughout their life cycle
• Aid the delivery of risk assessment activities for applications, systems and services being used across Shared Services & Head Office

Your skills and experiences:

• CISMP – Certificate in Information Security Management Principles
• To work autonomously and manage workload & priorities based on demand from multiple different projects and initiatives
• Has knowledge or worked with the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) framework
• Has knowledge or worked with Jira/Confluence (Atlassian Tool Stack)
• ISO27001 implementer / lead implementer
• Degree in Computer Science
• CISM

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 EIT Cyber Through Life Assurance team:

The BAE Systems EIT Cyber Through Life Assurance Team is a dedicated team of seven professionals focused on ensuring cyber resilience across the networks, systems, services and applications that power our business. The through life assurance team operates with precision, accountability and a forward-thinking approach ensuring that the business remains secure, compliant, and prepared in the face of an ever-changing digital landscape.

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.

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.