Senior Cyber Certification Specialist (DCC)

BAE Systems .; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cyber Certification Specialist to lead complex cyber audits and ensure compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical discipline, along with knowledge of MOD Cyber Security Model and Cyber Essentials. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary of circa £60,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plan

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related technical discipline.
• Good understanding of MOD Cyber Security Model and NIST 800-53.
• Some knowledge of industry-recognised cyber security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cyber audits and document findings.
• Review and test security controls against cyber security standards.
• Coordinate re-assurance duties in line with Defstan requirements.

Skills

Understanding of MOD Cyber Security Model

Knowledge of Cyber Essentials

Data analytics skills in Excel and Tableau

Education

Degree in a related technical discipline

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, 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 managers on emerging risks, control gaps, and improve compliance posture.
• Support external accreditation activities.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• 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 HMG / Government Sector (UK and International) to meet MoD DEFCON requirements and the importance of Licence to trade in line with BAE's supplier defence strategy.

Desirable:

• 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 offers an employee share plan, a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Employees 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 existing SS EIT assurance processes and technology reviews, this position will play a key role in meeting and maintaining the new MOD requirements.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions can affect your eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of national security vetting, typically 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 1st December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.