Job Title:
Cyber Security Engineer
Location:
Preston or other sites considered. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Up to £53,000 depending on experience and skills
What you’ll be doing: Work as part of a team safeguarding BAE Systems UK enterprise IT infrastructure against cyber threats through the configuration, installation and maintenance of Cyber Security Technical Control Software solutions and compensating controls. Act as primary SME for Microsoft Defender to take a lead role in the planning, configuration, and deployment of Defender technologies. Supporting the development of monitoring/reporting/processes around Microsoft Defender, and other security tools including Trellix. Provide guidance/training/documentation in support of team members where required. Work as part of a dynamic team safeguarding BAE Systems Cyber infrastructure against cyber security threats.
Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of deploying, configuring and supporting Endpoint Security technologies i.e. Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, XDR). A good technical background with proven experience in an IT/Cyber Security role. Trellix experience not required but beneficial. Background of prior experience of information/cyber security (Government or commercial sector) - Desirable.
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 Cyber Engineering team:
You will be joining an expansion to an existing cyber engineering team, supporting additional requirements that sits within Enterprise IT, providing enterprise IT services across the UK businesses and internationally. You will participate in the creation of security solutions to provide enterprise security services, and maintain, develop and communicate their associated roadmaps and standards through the full lifecycle of the service. This could also offer a natural progression route and the opportunity to develop further.
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.
Closing Date:
12th February 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Cyber Security Engineer
Location:
Preston or other sites considered. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Up to £53,000 depending on experience and skills
What you’ll be doing: Work as part of a team safeguarding BAE Systems UK enterprise IT infrastructure against cyber threats through the configuration, installation and maintenance of Cyber Security Technical Control Software solutions and compensating controls. Act as primary SME for Microsoft Defender to take a lead role in the planning, configuration, and deployment of Defender technologies. Supporting the development of monitoring/reporting/processes around Microsoft Defender, and other security tools including Trellix. Provide guidance/training/documentation in support of team members where required. Work as part of a dynamic team safeguarding BAE Systems Cyber infrastructure against cyber security threats.
Your skills and experiences: Knowledge of deploying, configuring and supporting Endpoint Security technologies i.e. Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, XDR). A good technical background with proven experience in an IT/Cyber Security role. Trellix experience not required but beneficial. Background of prior experience of information/cyber security (Government or commercial sector) - Desirable.
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 Cyber Engineering team:
You will be joining an expansion to an existing cyber engineering team, supporting additional requirements that sits within Enterprise IT, providing enterprise IT services across the UK businesses and internationally. You will participate in the creation of security solutions to provide enterprise security services, and maintain, develop and communicate their associated roadmaps and standards through the full lifecycle of the service. This could also offer a natural progression route and the opportunity to develop further.
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.
Closing Date:
12th February 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
