Cyber Security Analyst, Networks – Heathrow
Introduction
Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this – providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large‑scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions.
Job Description
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring Heathrow’s network infrastructure is securely designed, managed, and configured in line with leading cyber security principles. You will work closely with network teams across the organisation, providing technical expertise, validating security configurations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is critical to maintaining and enhancing Heathrow’s overall cyber security posture in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Your role will involve
* Collaborating with network specialists to design secure infrastructures and validate configurations of firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, and other network devices.
* Overseeing the integration of security across network architecture, configuration, change, and maintenance processes to ensure compliance and resilience.
* Providing expert cyber security advice to network and project teams, including guidance on secure protocols, encryption, and network configuration best practices.
* Consulting on network‑related vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, ensuring security risks are effectively managed.
* Ensuring that network security controls and configurations comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI‑DSS.
* Supporting audits, risk assessments, and configuration reviews to continuously evaluate and improve the organisation’s network security posture.
* Working with the Cyber Security Operations team to configure and monitor tools that detect, alert, and respond to network‑based security threats.
* Assisting in the investigation, analysis, and mitigation of network‑related security incidents, ensuring swift and effective response.
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in network security through patching, configuration updates, and enhanced controls.
* Reporting on network vulnerabilities, incidents, and risks to stakeholders, while staying informed about emerging threats and security technologies.
These Skills Are Essential
* Strong experience specialising in network security, including hands‑on experience with network security devices (firewalls, routers, IDS/IPS, VPNs, etc.).
* Solid experience with network architecture, security protocols, and secure network configurations.
* Proven track record of providing Cyber Security guidance on network infrastructure design, implementation, and ongoing management.
* Experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations related to network security (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, GDPR).
* Strong knowledge of network security principles, concepts, and technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, proxies, and load balancers.
* Deep understanding of secure‑by‑design principles and how to implement them in network architecture and design.
* Experience in performing security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk assessments on network configurations and devices.
* Strong technical ability to evaluate and configure network security devices, ensuring they meet security and performance requirements.
* Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Ideally, you’ll have
* Experience with Palo Alto and Cisco technologies.
* Experience with network security in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid network configurations.
* Knowledge of security automation tools and practices (e.g., automated patching, vulnerability management, orchestration tools).
* Familiarity with network segmentation, access control policies, and Zero Trust security models.
About Us
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore. It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance‑based annual bonuses and our longer‑term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market‑leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Airlines and Aviation
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