Senior Cyber Certification Specialist (DCC)

BAE Systems; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Cyber Certification Specialist to lead cyber audits and ensure compliance with security regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related discipline and a strong understanding of MOD Cyber Security standards. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of around £60,000, along with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Degree level education (or equivalent) preferably in a technical discipline.
• Understanding of MOD Cyber Security standards and frameworks.
• Knowledge of industry-recognised cyber security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cyber audits and document findings.
• Review security controls against established frameworks.
• Coordinate and schedule re-assurance duties.

Skills

Degree level education in a related technical discipline

Good understanding of MOD Cyber Security Model, NIST 800-53

Working knowledge of cyber security standards and best practices

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Job Title

Senior Cyber Certification Specialist

Location

Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary

Circa £60,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead complex cyber audits across SS EIT, document findings, create and present risk‑based recommendations.
• Review and test applicable security controls against internal and external frameworks such as Group cyber security standards, Cyber Essentials standards, and DefStan.
• Coordinate, plan and schedule all re‑assurance duties in line with DefStan requirements.
• Work with technical teams to validate remediation plans and track to closure.
• Advise manager of emerging risks, control gaps, and increase compliance posture.
• Support external accreditation activities.

Essential Skills

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related technical discipline.
• Good understanding of MOD Cyber Security Model, NIST 800‑53, Cyber Essentials.
• Some working knowledge of industry‑recognised cyber security standards and best practice, including UK and international HMG/Government Sector requirements to meet MoD DEFCON, and the importance of licence to trade in line with BAE’s supplier defence strategy.

Desirable Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of data analytics within Excel and Tableau automated reporting.
• CIST or CISM certification.

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 Cyber Assurance Team

The team covers a multi‑domain enterprise‑level exposure. DCC (Defence Cyber Certification) is a new capability being built to meet an increasing MOD supplier requirement. Following the existing SS EIT assurance process and technology reviews, this position will form a key role in meeting and maintaining the new MOD requirements.

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, which typically requires 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

1st December 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.