Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

BAE Systems; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace contractor in the UK seeks a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist to provide assurance services across Maritime and Land sectors. Responsibilities include identifying risks, documenting compliance, assessing control effectiveness, and supporting strategy development. Ideal candidates will possess experience in cyber assurance, knowledge of security standards, and skills in managing risk. This position offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security standards and government standards.
• Proven track record in Cyber Assurance or Auditing.
• Familiarity with security technologies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cyber assurance services for Maritime and Land Sector.
• Identify risks and develop secure solutions.
• Document compliance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess effectiveness of controls in managing cyber security risks.
• Provide input on security architecture for secure solutions.
• Support strategy development and service improvement for Cyber Assurance.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Cyber Assurance activities.

Skills

Industry knowledge of cyber security standards

Cyber Assurance / Auditing experience of IT Systems

Knowledge of application, infrastructure and security technologies

Job description

Job Title:

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Location:

Various—Portsmouth/Glasgow/Barrow-In-Furness

Salary:

Up to £42,320 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver cyber assurance services for the Maritime and Land Sector, covering Enterprise Systems, Operational Technologies services and Cloud
• Identification of risk and appropriate mitigations, development & analysis of secure solutions (covering technical / physical / procedural / personnel controls) and assessment of compliance with internal and external standards and regulations
• Deliver documentation to demonstrate compliance to internal and external stakeholders
• Assessment and provision of control effectiveness in managing Cyber security risk
• Provide security architecture / technical input into the development of secure solutions
• Support development of strategy and continual service improvement for the Cyber Assurance function
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding Cyber Assurance activities for the wider organisation

  Your skills and experiences:

  • Industry knowledge of cyber security standards or knowledge of government standards
  • Cyber Assurance / Auditing experience of IT Systems
  • Knowledge of application, infrastructure and security technologies

  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 BAE Systems Maritime and Land Sector Cyber Assurance Team:

  This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and take ownership and be responsible for driving activity through the business, gaining further exposure, and developing your skill sets. You will be responsible for the delivery of Cyber Security assurance activities to ensure ‘secure by design’ and ‘effective in operation’ for systems and services in scope, as well as managing the delivery of penetration tests and vulnerability analysis in support of risk mitigation strategies and engaging with stakeholders to promote a mind‑set of developing secure systems and transfer knowledge of security standards and processes.

  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.), 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

  11th December 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.

  #LI-TP1

  #LI-Hybrid

  Application steps

  When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE Systems careers site where you will be required to:

  • Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
  • Provide contact information
  • Upload your CV
  • Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

  When asked source type, please select " board advertisement" then "the IET / E+T Jobs".