Cybersecurity Business Analyst Placement (12.5 months)

airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an undergraduate Business Analyst to join their PKI team for a 12.5-month placement. The role involves gathering requirements, working with vendors, and supporting users with a focus on cyber security. Candidates should have a background in Computer Science or an IT-related field, exhibit analytical skills, and possess strong communication abilities. Benefits include flexible working, 25 days holiday, and a salary of £23,400.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Half day Fridays

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status mandatory for the duration of the placement.
• Strong IT or Cybersecurity background preferred.
• Cyber security awareness, especially PKI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements.
• Refine specifications with the vendor and perform testing.
• Support end users and manage the certificate lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proactivity

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Project Management skills

Education

Studying towards a degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description :

Start date : 17 August 2026

Location : Filton, Bristol

Duration : 12.5 months

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Benefits : Salary : £23,400

35 hours per week / Flexible working hours / Hybrid working / Half day Fridays! / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us :

Airbus Corporate Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a critical Information Management (IM) service, currently hosted on its dedicated enclaved infrastructure in Ottobrunn and managed by the Airbus Digital Trust Solutions team.

The PKI architecture and policies must follow ATA Spec42 Standard to ensure compliance to the Airworthiness Authorities’ Field Loadable Software Security requirements for airplanes and helicopters. The target PKI architecture needs to ensure alignment with ATA SPEC42, AIRBUS CP requirements.

In the frame of the product Digital Certificates, the goal is to update and adapt the technical and functional scope of the Corporate PKI Solution in order to meet the expected requirements including security, governmental and aerospace requirements.

What you will be doing :

As a Business Analyst in the PKI you will be in direct contact with the business to gather and document requirements, refine specifications with the vendor, perform testing, training and offer support to end users. You may also have an operational role to support the certificate lifecycle and perform data management.

Requirements :

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

• Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following :

Studying towards a degree in Computer Science, or with a strong IT or Cybersecurity background;

An analytical mindset;

Proactivity and teamwork;

Strong communication skills;

Nice to have Project Management skills;

Cyber security awareness, especially PKI Concepts.

SECURITY CLEARANCE : You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type : Apprenticeship

Experience Level : Student

Job Family : Support to Management