Security Consultant

BAE Systems.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense and security company is seeking a Security Consultant to help clients understand their security risks and implement effective solutions. The role includes assessing risks, leading client engagements, and creating detailed reports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence project outcomes. Join us in ensuring clients can navigate complex security challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in identifying and responding to security threats and risks.
• Experience in creating risk assessments and security reports.
• Ability to translate framework controls into business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess security risks and measure associated business impacts.
• Lead client interviews and small investigations.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

Skills

Security analysis

Risk assessment

Client engagement

Problem-solving

Job description

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Description

A Security Consultant will enable clients in clearly understanding their exposure to security threats/risks, and putting in place pragmatic and cost effective controls. This includes assessing risks at the technical or system process level, and measuring the associated business impact, via document review or structured questionnaires. They may also lead client interviews and small investigations, creation of risk assessments and reports, or security assessments, or workstreams within wider projects. They will proficiently translate framework controls into business requirements in straightforward situations, whilst applying standard framework or relevant BAE Systems IPR/standard approaches. They will also work with account teams to identify new opportunities for work and support the production of quality proposals, or have involvement in business growth related customer presentations.

Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Uses substantial discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments as they relate to the deliverable/scope of work. Escalates when issues fall outside their framework of accountability. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet given objectives and processes to time and quality targets.

Influences customers, suppliers and partners at project level. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. May have some responsibility for the work of others. Engages with and contributes to the work of cross-functional teams to ensure that customers and user needs are being met throughout the deliverable/scope of work. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Participates in external activities related to own specialism.

Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Applies, facilitates and develops creative thinking concepts or finds innovative ways to approach a deliverable.