Cyber Security Analyst - Cloud Specialist

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Job title:Cyber Security Analyst - Cloud Specialist

Location:Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:£54,793+ depending on skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Conducting end-to-end Cyber compliance assessments of digital capabilities implemented within the Air sector (specialising in cloud technologies as well having the opportunity of involvement in on premise and hybrid delivery models).
  • Supporting Technical Design Authorities (TDA), Security Architects and IM&T Project Managers in the completion and assessment of Concept of Operations (ConOps), Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs) and Cyber Security Assurance Questionnaires (CSAQ).
  • Driving adoption of and adherence to internal and external policies and standards.
  • Ensuring completeness and recording of documentation throughout the compliance process, including but not limited to rejections, amendments and approvals to support reviews.
  • Coordinating progress of Cyber compliance assessments as part of the System Design Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Coordinating and scheduling stakeholder reviews at the appropriate junctures of the Cyber compliance process.
  • Supporting the wider Air Cyber team in reviewing and approving proposals at each stage of the process.
  • Promoting Cyber compliance across the business.


Your skills and experiences:

  • A broad understanding of the Air Sector business environment.
  • Experience of working in an IT Assurance/Compliance Function working on cloud capabilities.
  • Relevant vocational qualifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP etc.).
  • An understanding of emerging cyber requirements and industry best practices.
  • Experience of collaborating for success with key business stakeholders.


Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.


The Air Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance team:

Our specialised Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance team strives to remain at the forefront of cyber defence, pioneering the future of cyber protection for our business.

Our mission is to identify, manage, and partner with the business to mitigate cyber risks across the entire digital landscape, ensuring our business remains the preferred long-term partner for our customers today and in the future. As an integral part of the Air Sector Digital, Data & Infrastructure organisation, the Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance team collaborates closely across the Air sector and wider enterprise, working to understand our business’ unique cyber needs, meet contractual and corporate mandates, and forge cross-functional alliances to support the business in the deployment of state-of-the-art cyber controls.

From governance and technology to comprehensive cyber services and expert consultancy, we partner with the business in safeguarding our digital frontier, securing a future where our business can thrive, unthreatened by the challenges of the cyber world.


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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for 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:23 rd April 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.


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