Cyber Risk & Governance Analyst

Job Title: Cyber Risk & Governance Analyst

Location: Warton, 3 days per week on site

Salary: Circa £44,907

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

In this role, you will support the development and delivery of cyber risk and governance activities across the Air sector, helping to ensure processes, tools and services remain aligned to business and regulatory requirements.

Working as part of the Cyber Risk and Governance team, you will support risk assessment activities, contribute to reporting and KPI analysis, and help drive the adoption of cyber governance processes across the wider business. This is an opportunity to work across a broad range of cyber and security activities within a collaborative and evolving environment.

Core duties:

• Support the development and ongoing improvement of cyber risk and governance processes, methodologies and tools
• Contribute to cyber risk assessment activities and support the rollout of governance frameworks across the business
• Collate and analyse data relating to cyber risk metrics, KPIs and reporting activities
• Support the development of documentation, guidance and governance standards
• Help ensure cyber risk and governance activities remain aligned to business and regulatory requirements
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Support the development of cyber threat assessment and risk management approaches

Essential Skills:

• Experience working within an IT or Operational Technology environment
• Foundational understanding of cyber risk management principles and governance activities
• Knowledge of emerging cyber requirements, standards and industry best practice
• Experience supporting or delivering cyber risk assessments
• Experience translating policy or strategy into processes, procedures or deliverables
• Awareness of standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or Cyber CSF

The Cyber Risk and Governance team:

You’ll be joining the Cyber Risk and Governance team, supporting a broad range of cyber activities across the Air sector. The team works closely with stakeholders across the business to improve cyber governance, manage risk and support secure ways of working across a complex technology environment.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 29th May 2026

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.

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