Cyber Security Specialist

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance the security of IT and Operational Technology systems. In this pivotal role, you will apply security standards, support engineers, and conduct risk analysis to ensure compliance and safety. This position offers a blend of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. Join a diverse team that values integrity and empowers you to reach your full potential while making a meaningful impact in the field of cyber security.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Good understanding of IT technology within the assurance landscape.
• Experience in Cyber Security and compliance aspects.

Responsibilities

• Applying security standards and best practices for IT/Operational Technology.
• Managing security controls in line with best practices.

Skills

Cyber Security

IT Security Principles

Compliance (CCNA, CISSP)

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: From £55,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Applying security standards and best practices relating to IT/Operational Technology and adapting and tailoring where required to ensure a secure and compliant estate commensurate to the risk
• Advising and supporting engineers in the secure operation, ensuring that the business IT/Operational Technology estate is both protected and enabled to deliver
• Ensuring that required monitoring, maintenance and updates are applied appropriately to ensure that the capability is safe and secure throughout the IT/Operational Technology lifecycle
• Undertaking ongoing risk analysis and assurance accreditation roles specific to the domain
• Manage the application of appropriate security controls in line with best practices and security policies

Your skills and experiences:

• You will need to have a good understanding of IT technology within the IT/Operational Technology assurance landscape
• Have gained Cyber security experience and hold a good understanding of compliance aspects (CCNA, CISSP etc)
• Be knowledgeable of IT Security principles and how they are applied in an IT/Operational Technology domain
• Be skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-specialists

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 IT Cyber Security Team:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an IT Cyber Security Specialist to join us and support the security of Operational Technology and Information Technology Assurance within the Submarines business.As part of a small team, you will be helping to ensure that the Operational Technology and IT systems align to Security policies to meet the needs of the business. You will be engaging with stakeholders from IT, Operations and other departments and both developing and collaborating with a network of contacts across the wider BAE Systems. There will be a requirement to attend call outs to site on an urgent basis in the role. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 16th 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.

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