Expires soon Bae Systems

Information Security Analyst

  • Preston (Lancashire)
  • IT development

Job description

Information Security Analyst

Would you like a varied role working on high profile cyber security projects? We currently have a vacancy for an Information Security Analyst at our site in Preston.

As an Information Security Analyst, you will be working closely with a variety of projects throughout the organisation to provide security input, advice and assurance to ensure that security is embedded in the requirements and design early in the project lifecycle.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to gain relevant training within an information assurance role with the view to be able to progress within the business.

Your main responsibilities as an Information Security Analyst will involve:

Ensuring that specifications and designs for services and systems comply with the BAE Systems security policy and standards and HMG security policy and standards where applicable

Conducting Information Assurance Standard risk assessments and reviewing existing risk assessments for applications and infrastructure

Delivering security documentation at each checkpoint in the project delivery lifecycle

Developing information assurance requirements statements to feed into overall project requirements specifications

Reviewing logical and physical technology models and providing input and advice to the security sections of the documentation including recommendations for new or enhanced technologies to meet security requirements

Liaising with security stakeholders to obtain approval for security aspects of design and the project security deliverables

Ownership and delivery of specific projects within the Engaging Projects Programme

Your skills and qualifications as an Information Security Analyst:

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related discipline (ICT/Computing, Information assurance, risk management, vulnerability/threat assessment)

CLAS or CISSP qualification would be beneficial

Previous experience of providing security input and advice to projects in the Government sector (or commercial organisations bound by HMG standards)

Knowledge of HMG and industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance and their application to a variety of IT solutions processing protectively marked information

Experience of working in a project environment and awareness of system development lifecycle methodologies

What we're looking for in you:

You will have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex subjects to a variety of audiences, pulling out key issues and decision points. You should be capable of a very high standard of written communication including experience of writing complex reports and giving formal presentations.

You will have the ability to work autonomously and manage workload and priorities based on demand from multiple projects (up to 25 projects at any one time).

Location: The Strand, Preston

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

BAE Systems is home to the engineering expertise, technical skill and ingenious people that keep the UK at the forefront of defence and security capability. We manage some of today's toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, which generate critical export growth whilst supporting thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs distributed throughout the UK.

Now we want even more great people to join us.

To support such a uniquely complex range of operations, our Shared Services people are likewise hugely diverse. About half of our 1000 employees are at 32 UK locations, in customer-facing roles, adding benefit and value to BAE Systems operations, people and property. We are home to experts who thrive on mental challenge - often specialists who are leaders in their fields.

Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on delivering the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost. We welcome people with diverse skills and experience who bring a real passion for customer focus.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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