Cyber Security Analyst, Aviation Security

Introduction
Together, were working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect.

Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, master planning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions.

Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. Its a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects youll both take pride in and feel passionate about.

As a Cyber Security Analyst Aviation, you will play a key role in safeguarding regulated aviation security systems and protecting critical infrastructure that underpins safe and secure aviation operations. Working within a specialist security unit, you will undertake detailed analysis, technical evaluations and assurance activities to strengthen resilience across aviation environments. You will promote a Secure by Design approach across programmes and ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, including the protection of computer rooms and data centres.

• Assess, monitor, and enhance the resilience of regulated aviation security systems to ensure they meet security requirements and compliance standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external aviation authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on security best practices and standards.
• Champion 'Secure by Design' principles across the organisation to ensure that security is integrated at all stages of system development and implementation.
• Contribute to the risk management process to identify potential threats to aviation security systems and proactively mitigate risks.

• At least 3 years cyber security experience within aviation, a regulated environment or Critical National Infrastructure
• Experience working with aviation authorities or regulatory bodies in compliance-driven environments
• Hands-on involvement in securing critical infrastructure, including computer rooms and data centres
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and operational teams
• Strong understanding of aviation cyber security systems, regulatory frameworks and industry standards
• Practical experience embedding Secure by Design principles into architecture and delivery
• Confident communicator able to engage with engineers, senior stakeholders and regulators
• Solid grasp of cyber security controls, risk management frameworks and modern security technologies

Theres something so special about working at the worlds most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, youll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, were working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because theres no place like Heathrow.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, well support you to be at your best inside and outside work.

And of course, well provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here youll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

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