Manufacturing Cyber Security Practitioner at BAE Systems

South Ribble, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

47683.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Operational Experience, Industrial Control Systems, IT Integration, OT Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Cyber Certifications, Incident Response, Vulnerability Organisation, Cyber-Security Best Practices, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Cyber Security Practitioner Location: Samlesbury - Onsite Salary: £47,683+ (DoE) What you’ll be doing: Create, update, and deploy Cyber processes, policies, training & communications to ensure the security posture of our manufacturing facilities and supporting Manufacturing Engineering toolsets Provide and monitor Cyber governance for all manufacturing facilities (Process Confirmations/Manufacturing Assurance Statement Review) Support and delivery of Cyber Assessments OT & IT Investigate Cyber incidents and provide guidance on incident response Support and mentor technology improvement projects to enhance the security of our manufacturing systems (i.e. Sheep Dip Solutions, OT Imaging) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Manufacturing Operational experience (utilising Industrial Control Systems /Maintenance/Facilities) IT, Manufacturing Engineering or STEM related qualification (HND or Higher) Understanding of IT and OT integration and security requirements Stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships Ability to work resourcefully and maintain multiple projects simultaneously Desirable: Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+ or alternative) Experience with incident response and vulnerability organisation Knowledge of cyber-security best practices and industry standards (i.e. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 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 Manufacturing Cyber team: Join our Air Sector Manufacturing Cyber Team, a forward-thinking group dedicated to safeguarding manufacturing operations across both Operational Technology and Information Technology environments. The team develops, deploys, and maintains secure digital manufacturing systems that underpin Air Sector production. As part of this emerging discipline, the team offers excellent opportunities for training, development, and experience in the growing field of manufacturing cyber security. 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 (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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. 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: 27th October 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. #LI-KW1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The role involves creating, updating, and deploying cyber processes and policies to ensure the security of manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the practitioner will investigate cyber incidents and support technology improvement projects.