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Job title: Manufacturing Cyber Security Team Lead
Location: Samlesbury – onsite
Salary: £54,793+ depending on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Understand Cyber requirements and focus from Chief Technology Information Office/Air Cyber.
* Lead a team of Cyber Professionals in delivery of requirements.
* Create, update, and deployment of Cyber processes, policies, training & communications to ensure the security posture of our manufacturing facilities and supporting Manufacturing Engineering toolsets.
* Cyber Governance for all manufacturing facilities (Process Confirmations/Manufacturing Assurance Statement Review).
* Delivery of Cyber Assessments OT & IT.
* Investigate Cyber incidents and provide guidance on incident response.
* Technology improvement projects to enhance the security of our manufacturing systems (i.e. Sheep Dip Solutions, OT Imaging).
Essential
* Manufacturing Operational experience (Utilising Industrial Control Systems/Maintenance/Facilities).
* IT, Manufacturing Engineering or STEM related qualification (Degree or Higher).
* Leadership experience.
* Understanding of IT and OT integration and security requirements.
Desirable
* Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+ or alternative).
* Experience with incident response and vulnerability management.
* Knowledge of cyber-security best practices and industry standards (i.e. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST).
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 Manufacturing Cyber Team
Join our Air Sector Manufacturing Cyber Team, a forward-thinking group dedicated to safeguarding manufacturing operations across both Operational Technology and Information Technology environments. The team develops, deploys, and maintains cyber secure posture for digital manufacturing systems that underpin Air Sector production. As part of this emerging discipline, the team offers excellent opportunities for training, development, and experience in the growing field of manufacturing cyber security.
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.
Closing Date
30th October 2025
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