Job Title\: Cyber Security Engineering Analyst (Linux) Job Location: Preston. Hybrid - 2 days per week on site our Preston site. 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 £40,000 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. Role Description: This role focuses on supporting and maintaining Red Hat Linux servers, troubleshooting system issues, and assisting with the operation of SIEM and SOAR technologies. It involves monitoring data collection and analysis processes, onboarding data sources, and ensuring that cyber tools receive accurate and consistent information. The position also includes detecting and diagnosing network issues across large environments, often coordinating with third‑party providers for resolution. Collaboration is key, as the role works closely with engineers and colleagues to onboard networks into cyber toolsets and deliver efficient, reliable cybersecurity services. Assisting and Monitoring RedHat Linux Servers. Troubleshooting Linux systems to identify and escalate technical. Assisting & supporting SIEM/SOAR technologies. Monitoring systems for data collection, indexing, and analysis. Please be aware that this is NOT a SOC role. Core Duties: Detecting and diagnosing network issues within a large network environment, often escalating to third-party providers Assisting Engineers on projects to on-board new and existing networks into Cyber Toolsets Collaborating with colleagues to provide efficient cyber services Assisting On-board data sources into platforms following a standardised process Essential Skills: Understanding of SIEM Technologies Understanding of Networking Demonstrable cyber experience Experience working with Linux and Windows Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Bash Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues The Cyber Engineering team: You will be joining an expansion to an existing cyber engineering team, supporting additional requirements that sits within Enterprise IT, providing enterprise IT services across the UK businesses and internationally. You will participate in the creation of security solutions to provide enterprise security services, and maintain, develop, and communicate their associated roadmaps and standards through the full lifecycle of the service. This could also offer a natural progression route and the opportunity to develop further. 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\: 16th 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. LI-SH1 LI-Hybrid