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Job Title
Cyber Security Architect
Location
Warton — We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please 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 organisation’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 Requirements
* Possess a broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies, with proven specialism in Operational Technology (OT) and engineering systems.
* Demonstrate an excellent understanding of government and industry-standard security policies, standards, and best practice guidance, particularly within highly regulated environments.
* Bring hands‑on experience of working within an IT function and applying expertise in the relevant technical field.
Desirable Requirements
* Proven experience in managing and delivering key cyber security projects, from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and security best practices.
* 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 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 Cyber Security Architecture Team
Join a team of like‑minded cyber security professionals, working collaboratively to protect and strengthen the organisation’s security posture. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic Cyber Security Team that plays a critical role in safeguarding BAE Systems. You will work cross‑functionally across the Air sector, partnering with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure robust security practices are embedded into every stage of delivery. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of cyber security, develop your expertise, and contribute to high‑impact projects in a highly regulated and innovative environment.
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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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
10th November 2025
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.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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