Cybersecurity Business Analyst Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cybersecurity Business Analyst intern for a 12.5-month placement in Filton, Bristol. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and implement system updates within the PKI environment.

The role involves architecting system updates, coordinating testing and deployments, and supporting certificate lifecycle management while ensuring security compliance and operational excellence. Hybrid working options apply.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with IT applications, infrastructures (servers, web servers, OS, databases).
• Foundations of IT principles (architecture, standards, networks, cyber security).
• Basic knowledge of project management and operational methods.
• Analytical and proactive approach; good team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Refine technical requirements and document system architecture updates.
• Design, test, and oversee deployments in the PKI environment.
• Manage DR rehearsals, monitor KPIs, and drive run-phase improvements.
• Provide hands-on support for certificate lifecycle management and data handling.

Skills

IT applications familiarity

Architecture principles

Networks & cyber security

Project management basics

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027 • Location: Filton, Bristol • Duration: 12.5 months • Applications close on 25 October 2026! We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits

• Salary: £24,246
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

Airbus Corporate PKI is a mission-critical Information Management (IM) service hosted in a secure enclave infrastructure and managed by the Airbus Commercial Aircraft Digital Security & Platforms team. The platform’s architecture and operational policies strictly align with ATA Spec 42 and Airbus Certificate Policy (CP) standards, ensuring compliance with Airworthiness Authorities' Field Loadable Software Security requirements for airplanes and helicopters. Within the Digital Certificates product scope, our goal is to evolve the technical and functional capabilities of the Corporate PKI solution to continuously fulfill aerospace, governmental, and cybersecurity regulations.

What you will be doing

As a Cybersecurity Business Analyst, you will collaborate directly with cross-functional technical and operations teams to refine requirements, implement system updates, and ensure operational excellence across the PKI environment.

Architecture & Deployment

Refine technical requirements, design and document system architecture updates, execute testing, and oversee technical deployments.

Operations & Continuity

Manage Disaster Recovery (DR) rehearsal tasks, monitor operational KPIs, and drive continuous performance improvements during run-phase operations.

Lifecycle Support

Provide hands-on operational support for certificate lifecycle management 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.

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity
• Familiarity with IT applications, and their infrastructures (Servers, web servers, operating systems and databases)
• Foundation of General IT principles (architecture designs and standards, networks, cyber security)
• Practical knowledge of project management fundamentals and operational methods
• You take an analytical and proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges
• You communicate clearly and bring a strong team-first attitude to daily collaboration

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

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Digital

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

#UK_PLA 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.

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