Junior Cyber Product Owner

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discounted standby tickets

Job summary

British Airways in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Cyber Product Owner to support the delivery and management of cybersecurity products and services across the organisation. You will work with product owners, security engineers, and stakeholders to define product requirements and ensure that security solutions meet business needs and compliance standards.

This role coordinates day-to-day activities, helps manage backlogs, and translates technical requirements into actionable plans,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) focusing on security controls.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical product requirements and deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support defining and delivering cybersecurity products and services in line with BA strategy and objectives.
• Maintain backlogs and ensure security features are clearly defined, prioritised, and tracked.
• Contribute to roadmaps and release plans for timely delivery of security capabilities.
• Collaborate with cyber engineering, architecture and compliance to translate requirements into actions.
• Engage with stakeholders and suppliers to communicate product strategy and benefits to BA's security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity foundations

Cloud platforms

Product requirements

Backlog management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Learning mindset

Product lifecycle

Job description

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

Junior Cyber Product Owner

The Junior Cyber Product Owner supports the delivery and management of cybersecurity products and services across the organisation. Working with product owners, security engineers, and stakeholders, the role helps define product requirements, prioritise features, and ensure that security solutions meet business needs and compliance standards. This position is key in coordinating day-to-day activities, tracking progress, and maintaining alignment between technical teams and business objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Support defining and delivering cyber security products and services in line with the organisation’s strategy and objectives
• Help maintain product backlogs, ensuring security features and improvements are clearly defined, prioritised, and tracked
• Assist in developing product roadmaps and release plans, contributing to the timely delivery of security capabilities
• Work closely with cyber engineering, architecture and compliance to understand technical requirements and translate them into actions
• Actively engage with business stakeholders and third party suppliers to communicate our product strategy and the benefits its brings BA’s security posture
• Contribute to stakeholder communication by preparing updates, progress reports, and presentations for product reviews and governance meetings
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to inform continuous improvement of security products and services
• Collaborate with other product owners and teams to ensure consistent security practices and alignment across related products

Skills, Capabilities & Experience

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and domains (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001), including cloud security, identity management, and vulnerability management
• Experience working with or across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, ideally with a focus on security controls and architecture
• Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into technical product requirements and deliver measurable outcomes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track progress effectively
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and an ability to identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
• Proactive and curious approach to learning new technologies, tools, and ways of working
• Basic understanding of product management concepts, such as product lifecycle, value delivery, and stakeholder engagement

What We Offer

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.