Cyber Security Assurance Specialist
BAE Systems, Frimley, Surrey
Cyber Security Assurance Specialist
£50000
BAE Systems, Frimley, Surrey
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 4 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Deliver assurance services to the business, EITS, IM&T Sector and Group Functions, covering CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) and cloud-based systems. Identification of risk and appropriate mitigation requirements, development & analysis of secure solutions (covering technical/physical/procedural/personnel controls) and assessment of compliance with internal and external standards and regulations
- Deliver documentation to demonstrate compliance to internal and external stakeholders
- Assessment and provision of control effectiveness in managing information security risk
- Provide security architecture/technical input into the development of secure solutions
- Support development of strategy and continual service improvement for the assurance function
- Act as a subject matter expert regarding assurance activities for the wider organisation
- Deliver assurance services to the business, EITS, IM&T Sector and Group Functions, covering CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) and cloud-based systems
In-depth knowledge of industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance and their application to a variety of IT solutions processing protectively marked information - In-depth knowledge of threats, risks, vulnerabilities and risk mitigations strategies and techniques
- Knowledge of information security standards, such as HMG, ISO 27001/18, NIST 800 etc. Desirable:
- Knowledge of CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+)/CCSK/ISO27001 Practitioner (Lead Auditor etc.) - essential in one or more certifications/or on path to complete
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with stakeholders and direct reports
The Cyber Assurance Team within Shared Services are part of Enterprise IT (EIT) with responsibility for assuring all enterprise managed systems and services, spanning UK/RoW. The team ensure systems/services are built and configured in-line with applicable Cyber Security Standards. In addition, the team conduct through-life assurance of controls ensuring they are operating effectively to combat the threats and risks BAE SYSTEMS face and adhere to our regulatory certifications. EIT Cyber is growing team with huge opportunity for development within a diverse landscape. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.