Cyber Security Associate

Job Title: Cyber Security Associate

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role will require frequent UK travel and infrequent international travel

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 £45,500 depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Cyber Security Associate, you will deliver security assurance for priority UK defence capability including Continuous At Sea Deterrent, through Cyber tasks, checks, audits, incident management and policy updates.

Working in a small and growing team, you will support with the secure delivery and maintenance of key defence security standards.

Core duties:

• You will be responsible for completing Cyber vulnerability checks across required systems
• You will be managing MODCERTs and supporting audit and assurance activities as needed
• You will be responsible for carrying out group mailbox checks regularly and coordinating incident management tasks
• You will be checking the audit schedule and conducting required audit visits
• You will be responsible for performing mail domain checks and updating threat levels when required

Essential Skills:

• You will be required to hold a CompTIA certification or have gained equivalent Cyber security experience
• You will have experience of working with either/or ISO 27001, NIST 800‑53 and 800‑37 standards
• You will need to have strong audit capabilities and relevant audit experience
• You will have reasonable experience with government or defence standards documents

The SPA Security Team:

Here in the team, we deliver security assurance to senior leadership, ensuring the secure delivery of priority future UK defence capability, including the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. As a small but growing team, we safeguard key programmes and strengthen assurance as capability requirements grow. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 21st April 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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