Cyber Security Risk Analyst

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Risk Analyst to assess and manage cyber threats. This role involves validation and handling of cyber incidents, ensuring compliance with security policies, and designing IT systems with security in mind. Candidates should have IT experience, excellent communication skills, and a background in Risk or Assurance. Offering competitive salary up to £43,700 with hybrid working options and extensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within a Risk or Assurance role is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with various levels of stakeholders.
• Demonstrable working practices and knowledge in non-routine scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on current and potential cyber threats.
• Manage cyber security incidents to minimize damage.
• Ensure compliance with agreed cyber security policies.
• Design IT systems aligning with security and functional requirements.
• Verify ongoing compliance with security requirements.

Skills

Experience of working in an IT Function

Ability to liaise with key stakeholders

Enterprise organisation experience

Knowledge of security, privacy and ethics

Job description

Job Description - Cyber Security Risk Analyst (00132204)

Cyber Security Risk Analyst - 00132204

Job Title: Cyber Security Risk Analyst

Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £43,700 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Assessment, validation and reporting of information on current and potential cyber threats to maintain an organisation’s situational awareness
• Preparation for, handling of and following up of cyber security incidents, to minimise the damage to an organisation and prevent recurrence
• Management of an organisation’s information systems operations in accordance with the agreed Security Policy
• Designing of IT systems to meet its security requirements, balancing this with its functional requirements
• Verification that systems and processes meet the specified security requirements and that processes to verify on-going compliance are in place
• Monitoring of compliance with agreed cyber security policies and the assessment and management of relevant risks

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience of working in an IT Function; previous experience within a Risk or Assurance role is preferred
• Able to liaise and communicate effectively with key stakeholders at various levels across the business
• Large enterprise organisation experience is preferred
• Security, privacy and ethics — demonstrates appropriate working practices and knowledge in non-routine

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 Governance Risk & Compliance team:

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of the manufacturing industry. As part of our award-winning team – recently honoured for excellence in security development – you’ll play a key role in work that truly makes a difference.

This is a chance to accelerate your career development, gain hands-on experience across high-impact projects, and contribute to solutions that shape the future of our business. You’ll be supported by industry experts in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued and visible.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, be recognised for your work, and be part of a team that’s setting the standard – we’d love to hear from you.

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: 19th 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.