Salary: £11,739.6 - 11,739.6 per year Requirements: Experience working with MoD policies (e.g. JSP440) and familiarity with NCSC guidance Experience supporting Secure by Design (SbD) projects Strong understanding of security risk assessment and control frameworks Experience applying security architecture principles in complex systems BPSS with SC – DV required once in role – Subject to ITAR Responsibilities: Support projects in understanding and managing cyber security risk Collaborate with solution architects and engineers to design secure systems and implement effective security controls Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports Identify risks and support assurance/accreditation activities within the UK defence domain Provide cyber security advice to internal stakeholders and customers Ensure compliance with frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework and Cyber Security Framework Participate in or plan CHECK/penetration testing activities Stay current with evolving cyber security threats, trends, and technologies Occasionally travel to customer sites for meetings and investigations Technologies: Support Security Jackson More: We are BAE Systems, a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company, and we are seeking a talented Cyber Security Engineer – Risk & Assurance to join our growing team in Christchurch. This is a 12-month contract position with an exciting opportunity to support critical Ministry of Defence (MoD) programmes within our long-established, high-performing team of over 45 engineers and specialists. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and excellence, providing exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in advanced technology and defence sectors. last updated 14 week of 2026