Security Consultant – Disaster Recovery

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

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Security Consultant specializing in Disaster Recovery in London. The role involves leading cyber risk assessments, enhancing security controls, and providing strategic security advice to clients. We offer hybrid working arrangements and a supportive work environment. Join us to make a significant impact in cyber defense while enjoying competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plan

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in Disaster Recovery.
• Ability to articulate security advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber risk assessments and improve security controls.
• Deliver cybersecurity work-streams and assess risks.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Job description

Location: 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, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments.

Job Title: Security Consultant – Disaster Recovery

Location: London - We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please discuss options with your recruiter.

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 cybersecurity work-streams or engagements.
• Understanding the business and information risk context of our customers and assessing risks at technical and business process levels.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of security controls and proposing proportionate improvements and mitigations.
• Researching and analyzing 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 at a technical level to key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks at technical, system, process, and organizational levels, measuring business impact.
• Proficiency in documenting and communicating 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 plan, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including private health plans, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We accommodate disabilities and health conditions in our recruitment process. Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, such as nationality and residency requirements.

All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher levels of vetting depending on the role.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We embrace hybrid working, combining remote and onsite work to promote flexibility, collaboration, and well-being.

Division Overview: Government

We are leaders in cyber defense, with extensive experience in government contracts, defending critical networks to prevent devastating breaches.