Information Security Analyst

Job Description

Job title: Information Security Analyst

Location: Washington

Salary: £42,132

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and oversight of the implementation of security controls around key contractual and regulatory requirements as well as mitigating critical cyber and insider risks to information
• Supporting the investigation process of Information Security Incidents and ensuring that Security incidents are recorded and tracked to resolution with closure of all actions/recommendations
• Participating in security assurance work and audits to meet Government regulatory requirements and Industrial certification (GDPR, ISO, etc.)
• Ensuring that Business Unit Information Security controls conform to Company Security Standards
• Providing advice and guidance for programme security implementation to meet customer, government, and other requirements
• Cross-sector collaboration to identify and mitigate supply chain security risk to information

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Relevant degree / equivalent in Security or Information Technology related subject or relevant practical experience
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area network, etc.) and security controls
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Information Security principles and processes (ISO27001/2, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82)

Desirable:

• Industry recognized Information Security or audit qualification or working towards (e.g. MSC, CISM, CISSP or ISO270001 Auditor/Lead Auditor)
• Experience in a similar role within the defence industry or a similar high hazard regulated industry (oil/gas/banking)

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 Land Security Team:

As an Information Security Analyst on the Land Security team, you will assist with the management of Information Security throughout the Land UK Business unit. There will be a focus on Operational Technology and Industrial Controls Systems, and you will be reporting into the Information Security Officer. This role will give you the opportunity to gain a good understanding of how the business works.

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 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: 29^th January 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.

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