Junior Cyber Security Engineer: Global Impact Role

British Airways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support security solutions that protect the airline and customers worldwide. You’ll work with BA colleagues globally, learning from experienced engineers, and contributing to projects with modern security technologies.

In this hands-on role you’ll implement and maintain security controls, report findings, and help align security efforts with BA’s priorities while collaborating across stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications

• Foundational cyber security principles and frameworks (e.g. NIST).
• Analytical mindset with structured approach and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator able to explain complex concepts to team and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and expand cyber security skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure security tools to mitigate threats to British Airways.
• Follow team processes aligned to threat- and risk-led strategy.
• Maintain awareness of attacker techniques and tune security controls.
• Perform regular reviews of security landscape and report findings.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and evaluate new technologies.
• Understand BA’s business functions to support objectives.
• Collaborate with third party service providers and delivery partners.

Skills

Cyber security concepts

Threat awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Scripting (Python)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Microsoft Security tools

Education

IT or cyber security qualification

Tools

Qualys

Akamai

Valimail

Terraform

Python

KQL

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support security solutions that protect the airline and customers worldwide. You’ll work with BA colleagues globally, learning from experienced engineers, and contributing to projects with modern security technologies.

In this hands-on role you’ll implement and maintain security controls, report findings, and help align security efforts with BA’s priorities while collaborating across stakeholders and partners.