As a Cyber Security Analyst - Aviation, you will play a key role in safeguarding regulated aviation security systems and protecting critical infrastructure that underpins safe and secure aviation operations.
Working within a specialist security unit, you will undertake detailed analysis, technical evaluations and assurance activities to strengthen resilience across aviation environments. You will promote a Secure by Design approach across programmes and ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, including the protection of computer rooms and data centres.
Responsibilities
* Assess, monitor, and enhance the resilience of regulated aviation security systems to ensure they meet security requirements and compliance standards.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external aviation authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on security best practices and standards.
* Champion "Secure by Design" principles across the organisation to ensure that security is integrated at all stages of system development and implementation.
* Contribute to the risk management process to identify potential threats to aviation security systems and proactively mitigate risks.
Qualifications
* At least 3 years' cyber security experience within aviation, a regulated environment or Critical National Infrastructure.
* Experience working with aviation authorities or regulatory bodies in compliance-driven environments.
* Hands‑on involvement in securing critical infrastructure, including computer rooms and data centres.
* Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and operational teams.
* Strong understanding of aviation cyber security systems, regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
* Practical experience embedding Secure by Design principles into architecture and delivery.
* Confident communicator able to engage with engineers, senior stakeholders and regulators.
* Solid grasp of cyber security controls, risk management frameworks and modern security technologies.
Benefits
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. We also provide varied learning and development opportunities to help you grow professionally.
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 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 will 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.
About the Team
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 Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, master‑planning, infrastructure, and procurement, delivering large‑scale projects that improve the airport’s infrastructure and operational efficiency.
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