Cyber Security Engineer

BAE Systems; Camberley; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join its team in Camberley. The role involves supporting security software installation, automation script development using Python, and working with network devices. Candidates should have a strong technical background in cyber security and knowledge of Linux technologies. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £48,000 and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation required.
• Strong technical background in Cyber Security with proven experience.
• Knowledge of networking for troubleshooting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and support security software and automation.
• Develop automation scripts using Python and toolsets APIs.
• Support Firewall, DLP, and Atlassian technologies.
• Work towards organizational and individual security objectives.
• Support delivery and implementation of Cyber Security solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of Linux technologies

Proficiency in Python scripting

Knowledge of network devices

Experience in a Cyber Security role

Technical capacity with system management tools

Tools

API development

Job description

Job Title

Cyber Security Engineer

Location

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 £48,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Installation & support of security software and automation. Knowledge of networking for troubleshooting required. (For clarity, this is not a typical network engineer or SOC analyst role)
• Development of automation scripts using Python and various toolset API’s
• Supporting Firewall, DLP and Atlassian technologies
• Continuously work towards organisational, departmental and individual objectives and uphold security standards and principles
• Provide support to projects delivering and implementation of Cyber Security solutions

Your skills and experiences

• Knowledge of Linux technologies
• Proficiency in Python scripting / automation scripting using API’s (required)
• Knowledge and experience of working with network devices including firewalls and proxies
• A strong technical background with a proven experience in an Cyber Security role
• Experience of working with system management toolsets in a technical capacity

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

7th January 2026

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.

Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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

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

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