Cyber Security Specialist

United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
28 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

37 hour week Flexible working Hybrid working Up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL Option to buy/sell holiday No core hours on Friday afternoons Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University Unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses Internal mobility including international opportunities Wellbeing benefits Employee assistance programme Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests Cycle-to-work scheme Life assurance Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee representative groups

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

LOCATION:Newport, South Wales(with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within the UK and internationally

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward:Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

  • Personal Development:Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

  • Family and Caregiving:Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

  • Inclusive Environment:Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Join our Digital Security Protection Team and be at the forefront of developing the next generation of defense systems.

You will play a crucial role in defining and executing Cybersecurity Technologies and Procedures to mitigate both short and long-term threats and risks.

Our team is involved in international initiatives and offers a dynamic and diverse environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Define Security Policies and Technical Compliance Checks: Ensure continuous evaluation and impact assessment.
  • Security Configuration Definition: Translate business requirements into security configurations and hardening for security products and business apps.
  • Risk Assessment: Support the continuous assessment of our cybersecurity posture and identify new security countermeasures.
  • Security Baselines & Features Definition: Define security baselines and features for defense technologies such as IAM and Active Directory.
  • Security Automation: Support Sec Dev Ops and secure development automation initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

  • Technical Compliance: Experience in defining and implementing security policies and technical compliance checks.
  • Security Configuration: Proven ability to translate business requirements into security configurations and hardening.
  • Risk Assessment: Strong skills in risk assessment and identifying security countermeasures.
  • Defense Technologies: Knowledge in defining security baselines and features for defense technologies.
  • Security Automation: Experience in Sec Dev Ops and secure development automation.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Cyber Security

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