Manufacturing Cyber Security Practitioner

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an individual to oversee cybersecurity processes and policies in manufacturing. The role involves creating training, providing governance, and investigating incidents while managing multiple projects. Candidates should have a relevant HND or higher qualification and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable certifications include CISSP or CompTIA Security+.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards like ISO/IEC 27001, NIST.
• Experience with incident response and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and deploy Cyber processes and policies.
• Provide and monitor Cyber governance for manufacturing.
• Investigate Cyber incidents and guide incident response.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Understanding of IT and OT integration

Education

HND or Higher in IT, Manufacturing Engineering or STEM

Tools

Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and deploy Cyber processes, policies, training & communications to ensure the security posture of our manufacturing facilities and supporting Manufacturing Engineering toolsets
• Provide and monitor Cyber governance for all manufacturing facilities (Process Confirmations/Manufacturing Assurance Statement Review)
• Support and delivery of Cyber Assessments OT & IT
• Investigate Cyber incidents and provide guidance on incident response
• Support and mentor technology improvement projects to enhance the security of our manufacturing systems (i.e. Sheep Dip Solutions, OT Imaging)
• Manufacturing Operational experience (utilising Industrial Control Systems /Maintenance/Facilities)

Qualifications

• IT, Manufacturing Engineering or STEM related qualification (HND or Higher)
• Understanding of IT and OT integration and security requirements
• Stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to work resourcefully and maintain multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable Skills

• Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+ or alternative)
• Experience with incident response and vulnerability organisation
• Knowledge of cyber‑security best practices and industry standards (i.e. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST)

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems 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 vetting checks.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.