Join us as a “Cyber Security Consultant” with BAE Systems via Capita (Future Combat Air System)

Remote: Permanent: Occasional Travel: Required to be eligible for SC Clearance*

About BAE Systems

Here at BAE Systems Air, we have a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft.

Today, we operate across the globe, in multiple markets to support our customers - wherever, whenever and whatever their challenges may be. We support them across the whole life cycle of the air sector - from design, development and production, through to provision of aircraft, training, support and maintenance.

To achieve this we collaborate with partners large and small, from within and beyond the defence sector both from the UK and around the globe. Our international Air sector enables even greater collaboration, as we work with agility and focus in support of our customers.

About the Project:

The UK Combat Air Strategy, launched in 2018 set out a bold vision for the future combat air capability for the UK. This was embodied by an ambitious goal to create Tempest, a UK-led international future combat air system (FCAS) that will pioneer new technology, capable of exploiting and staying ahead of evolving threats, enabled by decades of expertise in a world leading industry.

Tempest is focused on delivering a capable, flexible and affordable system by the mid- 2030s, providing military, economic and industrial benefit to the UK and our international partners. Significant progress is being made - we are working collaboratively and in innovative ways with partners and suppliers; reaching beyond the defence sector to bring the very best in innovation from across the UK. In parallel we are maturing detailed discussions with international partners; continuing our track record of successful international partnerships.

We’re on track to deliver an ambitious military programme for the UK, whilst at the same time investing in people, early careers, technology and infrastructure, supporting the economy and long term prosperity of our nation.

Only Tempest will continue to drive the national security and prosperity benefits of the UK’s Combat Air sector.

Summary:

The post holder will assist with the definition of the Cyber Security requirements, acting as a focal point and main point of contact on all cyber security issues for the FCAS AP programme. This will include compliance with enterprise information security policies, MoD regulations and standards and Air’s cyber risk management and governance process. They contribute to an effective Cyber Security culture in support of business objectives. Monitoring and engaging with the project teams, partners, and the customer on relevant standards and frameworks.

Initiates and influences relationships with and between key stakeholders. Supports the development of processes to manage and monitor Cyber Security threats and risks in accordance with programme Cyber security risk appetite, reporting threats and recommending risk mitigation to stakeholders. A key relationship will be working in partnership with the Physical security program and project lead.

Contributes to policy and procedures across the overall Cyber Security programme and project work. In depth knowledge and experience to enable the safeguarding of information assets against accidental or unauthorised access, modification, destruction or disclosure. Helps drive innovation in Cyber security solutions for the project.

Core Duties:

Data analysis across multiple systems (financial data) Knowledge of external Information Security Standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST 800 etc. Degree in IT or Computing relating subject (desirable but not essential) Significant career in Cyber or IT Security role. Indepth knowledge of MoD accreditation methods, standards and governance Broad experience in Cyber Security and Cyber Security management methodologies Experience in conducting objective assurance reviews.

Competencies:

Knowledge of external Information Security Standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST 800 etc. Degree in IT or Computing relating subject (desirable but not essential) Significant career in Cyber or IT Security role. Indepth knowledge of MoD accreditation methods, standards and governance Broad experience in Cyber Security and Cyber Security management methodologies Experience in conducting objective assurance reviews.

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