Senior Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Assurance Specialist in Preston. This role involves conducting cyber security risk assessments, defining secure solutions, and managing penetration tests. Candidates should have strong knowledge of security policies, risk management methodologies, and relevant security certifications. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of threats, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience working in a project environment.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of application and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber security risk assessments.
• Support design of secure solutions.
• Manage penetration tests and vulnerability analysis.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of industry standard security policy

Knowledge of information security standards

Experience in risk management methodologies

Familiarity with threats and vulnerabilities

Education

CISSP/CISM/CCSP/CCSK and/or CCP

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Assurance 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: Up to £62,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Cyber Security risk assessment of systems and services
• Support the definition and design of secure solutions that meet business needs
• Assess Architectural designs and identify proportionate Cyber Security controls aligned with business objectives
• Assessment of systems, services and Cyber Security controls, to provide an independent analysis of compliance with BAE Systems Security Policy, standards and external regulatory requirements. Lead Assessment of Cyber Security controls to ascertain effectiveness in reducing risk, including any vulnerability components
• Analysis, creation and compilation of relevant documentation determining the compliance level of systems and services, technical security controls with applicable certification, accreditation, and internal policy requirements
• Manage the delivery of penetration tests and vulnerability analysis in support of risk mitigation strategies
• Support stakeholders in resolving Cyber Security issues and act as a subject matter expert regarding assurance activities for the wider organisation

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance and their application to a variety of IT solutions processing protectively marked information
• In-depth knowledge of threats, risks, vulnerabilities and risk mitigations strategies and techniques
• Knowledge of information security standards, such as HMG, ISO 27001/18, NIST 800 etc
• Wide ranging knowledge of application, infrastructure and security technologies and in-depth knowledge of implementing them in a secure configuration within On-premise & hybrid environments
• Experience of working in a project environment and risk management and the application of risk management methodologies

Desirable:

• CISSP/CISM/CCSP/CCSK and/or CCP

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 Security Assurance team

The Cyber Security Assurance Team with Shared Services are part of Enterprise IT (EIT) with responsibility for assuring all enterprise managed systems and services, spanning UK/RoW. The team ensure systems / services are built and configured in-line with applicable Cyber Security Standards.

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.

Closing Date

12th January 2026

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.

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