Security Consultant – Disaster Recovery

BAE Systems (New); London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Security Consultant specializing in Disaster Recovery to enhance security controls and compliance. This role involves leading cyber risk assessments, collaborating with teams, and proposing innovative solutions in a hybrid work environment. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in national security and cyber defense.

Benefits

Competitive Pension

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health

Discounts

Potential Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in disaster recovery and cyber risk assessments.
• Ability to articulate security advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements on cyber risk assessments and security improvements.
• Deliver small to medium cyber security work-streams.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Cyber Security Risk Evaluation

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, enabling governments, armed forces, and businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments.

Job Title: Security Consultant – Disaster Recovery

Location: London - We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Grade: GG09-GG10

Referral Bonus: £5000

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and leading engagements on client sites that deliver cyber risk assessments, improve security control maturity, define secure solutions, and ensure compliance.
• Delivering small to medium cyber security work-streams or engagements.
• Understanding the business and information risk context of customers and assessing risks at technical and business process levels.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of security controls and proposing security improvements and mitigations.
• Researching security technologies to support innovative solutions.
• Collaborating with account teams to identify new opportunities and support proposal development.

Skills & Experience

• Disaster Recovery knowledge/experience.
• Ability to articulate and pitch security advice to key customer stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate cyber security risk at technical, system, process, and organizational levels, measuring business impact.
• Experience in documenting and articulating cyber risk management strategies based on industry frameworks.

The Team

We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognize efforts and support work-life balance. We encourage speaking up about project rotations.

Benefits

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including private health, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We accommodate disabilities or health conditions in our recruitment process. Note that many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring certain nationalities or residency histories. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We embrace hybrid working, leveraging technology for collaboration regardless of location, promoting flexibility, well-being, and work-life balance.

Division overview: Government

We are leaders in cyber defense, especially in government and critical infrastructure sectors. Your role will involve defending connected networks and ensuring national security.