Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist to enhance their cyber resilience. This role involves supporting a risk-based assurance program across various sectors, ensuring the security of applications and systems, and participating in automation efforts. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on maintaining compliance and security in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and a competitive pension scheme. If you're passionate about making a difference in cyber security, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with CISMP and risk management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of risk-based assurance programs.
• Ensure security of applications and systems throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

CISMP

Risk Management

Autonomous Work Management

Education

ISO27001 Qualifications

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job title:Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Location:Preston – 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:

Essential:

• CISMP – Certificate in Information Security Management Principles
• To work autonomously and manage workload & priorities based on demand from multiple different projects and initiatives

Desirable:

• 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 Qualifications

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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:7^th May 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.