Manufacturing Cyber Security Team Lead

BAE Systems.; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Manufacturing Cyber Security Team Lead to oversee cyber requirements in manufacturing operations. The role involves leading a team, deploying cyber processes, and enhancing security for manufacturing systems. Essential qualifications include operational experience, leadership skills, and a related degree. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Application deadline is 30th October 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with Industrial Control Systems, Maintenance, or Facilities.
• Cyber Certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ desirable.
• Knowledge of cyber-security best practices and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Cyber Professionals in delivering requirements.
• Create and deploy Cyber processes and policies.
• Investigate Cyber incidents and provide guidance.

Skills

Manufacturing Operational experience

Leadership experience

Understanding of IT and OT integration

Education

IT, Manufacturing Engineering or STEM related qualification

Job description

Job title: Manufacturing Cyber Security Team Lead

Location: Samlesbury - onsite

Salary: £54,793+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Understand Cyber requirements and focus from Chief Technology Information Office/Air Cyber.
• Lead a team of Cyber Professionals in delivery of requirements (as follows)
• Create, update, and deployment of Cyber processes, policies, training & communications to ensure the security posture of our manufacturing facilities and supporting Manufacturing Engineering toolsets.
• Cyber Governance for all manufacturing facilities (Process Confirmations/Manufacturing Assurance Statement Review)
• Delivery of Cyber Assessments OT & IT
• Investigate Cyber incidents and provide guidance on incident response
• Technology improvement projects to enhance the security of our manufacturing systems (i.e. Sheep Dip Solutions, OT Imaging)

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Manufacturing Operational experience (Utilising Industrial Control Systems/Maintenance/Facilities)
• IT, Manufacturing Engineering or STEM related qualification (Degree or Higher)
• Leadership experience
• Understanding of IT and OT integration and security requirements

Desirable:

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

Benefits:

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.

The Manufacturing Cyber Team:

Join our Air Sector Manufacturing Cyber Team, a forward-thinking group dedicated to safeguarding manufacturing operations across both Operational Technology and Information Technology environments. The team develops, deploys, and maintains cyber secure posture for digital manufacturing systems that underpin Air Sector production. As part of this emerging discipline, the team offers excellent opportunities for training, development, and experience in the growing field of manufacturing cyber security.

Why BAE Systems?

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.

Closing Date: 30th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.