Cyber Security Architect
hackajob Carnforth, England, United Kingdom
Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £63,900+ (dependent on skills and experience, and car allowance).
What You’ll Be Doing
* Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and partners on all cyber security architecture activities within the engineering domain.
* Collaborate with teams to manage security risk in line with the organization’s risk appetite, providing guidance and recommendations on designs and architectural changes to support effective risk mitigation.
* Ensure systems are fully compliant with internal security standards, drawing on industry frameworks and best practices to strengthen resilience.
* Take ownership of security specification and design, working with colleagues to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Essential Qualifications
* Broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies, with proven specialism in Operational Technology (OT) and engineering systems.
* Excellent understanding of government and industry‑standard security policies, standards, and best practice guidance, particularly within highly regulated environments.
* Hands‑on experience working within an IT function and applying technical expertise in the relevant field.
Desirable Qualifications
* Proven experience managing and delivering key cyber security projects from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
* Professional IT Security qualifications such as CISM or CISSP.
* Professional Architecture certifications such as TOGAF Practitioner, MODAF, or DoDAF.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems 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.
Security and Vetting Requirements
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. Applicants must, at a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically demanding 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level required.
Closing Date: 10th November 2025
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