Security Threat Awareness Manager (Edgewing)

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

Job summary

A leading defense company in Reading seeks candidates for a role focused on threat analysis and security incident investigation. You will work with stakeholders globally, assessing the impact of security events, and contributing to the Future Combat Air System. Experience in security and excellent communication skills are essential. Competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in a national security environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted stakeholder relationships internationally.
• Develop a robust threat analysis environment.
• Investigate security incidents.
• Assess the impact of security events.
• Perform threat analysis through scenario evaluation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Threat analysis

Education

Diploma or equivalent in a security-related discipline

Job description

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met.

Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

What you'll be doing:

• Build trusted stakeholder relationships internationally, sharing information to support the identification of potential threats
• Develop a robust threat analysis environment by identifying anomalies in available information sources and analysing events to detect possible information security incidents
• Investigate security incidents in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
• Assess the impact of security events on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
• Conduct specialised analysis of files and data to extract technical information that supports incident management and the creation of effective detection indicators
• Perform threat analysis through scenario evaluation and risk assessment

Influences business decisions and contributes significantly to the development of policies and strategic approaches. Demonstrates the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, supported by excellent communication skills. Proven problem-solving capabilities, including forward and lateral thinking, when addressing complex challenges. Experience working within a national security environment.

Desirable:

• Holds a diploma or equivalent qualification in a security-related discipline
• Experience working in an international environment

You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) for the UK. You will play a central role in working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including tri national industry and government colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

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.

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.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.