Digital and Cyber Manager

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Fridays off

BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan

5% employer pension contribution

Annual collective incentive bonus

Enhanced family leave

Annual leave with Christmas shutdown

Sick pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Armed Forces Covenant

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Digital & Cyber Manager to own the technology and security landscape. This hands-on role partners with business teams to shape strategy while delivering across cloud, infrastructure, governance and security operations.

You’ll lead cyber governance, risk and compliance initiatives, challenge suppliers, manage major incidents, and drive secure-by-design practices across projects to protect critical uncrewed aviation systems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across IT, Cloud, Infrastructure and Cyber Security.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure, identity, governance and cloud architecture.
• Experience with outsourced service providers and technology partners.
• Understanding of NIST and ISO27001 cyber security frameworks.
• Knowledge of networking, infrastructure, security operations and vulnerability management.
• Ability to challenge, influence and drive decisions at all levels.
• Hands-on approach balancing strategy with delivery.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver digital, cloud, infrastructure and cyber security strategy.
• Act as trusted advisor on technology and cyber risk.
• Oversee and challenge third-party IT and security providers for secure delivery.
• Lead governance, risk management, compliance and assurance activities.
• Drive improvements across Azure, networking, infrastructure and security operations.
• Manage major incidents, service issues and technology risks to resolution.
• Develop roadmaps, modernization plans and investment recommendations.
• Embed secure-by-design principles across projects and environments.
• Communicate complex issues in a business-focused way to stakeholders.

Skills

IT experience

Cloud expertise

Infrastructure

Cyber security

Security frameworks

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Azure

Job description

At Malloy Aeronautics, we're on a mission to revolutionise uncrewed flight. We develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications.

What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster.

For our teams, that means hands‑on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of uncrewed aviation.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Digital & Cyber Manager to take ownership of our technology and security landscape, helping shape strategy while remaining close to delivery. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, influencing stakeholders, challenging suppliers, and driving outcomes. You'll be the trusted technology partner to the business, providing expertise across cloud, infrastructure, cyber security, governance, and service delivery. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, working across both strategic initiatives and day‑to‑day operational challenges.

Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK

What you'll be doing (but not limited to)

• Shape and deliver digital, cloud, infrastructure, and cyber security strategy.


• Act as the organisation's trusted advisor on technology and cyber risk.


• Oversee and challenge third-party IT and security providers to ensure secure, high-quality service delivery.


• Lead cyber governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance activities.


• Drive improvements across Azure, networking, infrastructure, and security operations.


• Manage major incidents, service issues, and technology risks through to resolution.


• Develop technology roadmaps, modernisation plans, and investment recommendations.


• Embed secure-by-design principles across projects and operational environments.


• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate complex issues in a simple, business-focused way.

Essential Skills and Experiences

• Strong experience across IT, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security.


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure, identity, governance, security, and cloud architecture.


• Experience working with outsourced service providers and technology partners.


• Understanding of cyber security frameworks such as NIST and ISO27001.


• Knowledge of networking, infrastructure, security operations, and vulnerability management.


• The confidence to challenge, influence, and drive decisions at all levels.


• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach with the ability to switch between strategy and delivery.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Azure, CISSP, CISM, ITIL or related certifications.


• Experience within regulated, defence, aerospace, engineering, or secure environments.


• Exposure to OT, ICSc]/SCADA, or complex legacy technology environments.

Benefits you may be eligible for

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight


• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan


• 5% employer pension contribution


• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme


• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave


• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown


• Company sick pay


• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24


• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics 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.