Cyber Security Risk Analyst

Cyber Security Risk Analyst

Location: Portsmouth. 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 £43,700 depending on skills and experience.

• Assessment, validation and reporting of information on current and potential cyber threats to maintain an organisation's situational awareness.
• Preparation for, handling of and following up of cyber security incidents, to minimise the damage to an organisation and prevent recurrence.
• Management of an organisation's information systems operations in accordance with the agreed Security Policy.
• Designing of IT systems to meet its security requirements, balancing this with its functional requirements.
• Verification that systems and processes meet the specified security requirements and that processes to verify on-going compliance are in place.
• Monitoring of compliance with agreed cyber security policies and the assessment and management of relevant risks.

• Experience of working in an IT Function; previous experience within a Risk or Assurance role is preferred.
• Able to liaise and communicate effectively with key stakeholders at various levels across the business.
• Large enterprise organisation experience is preferred.
• Security, privacy and ethics – demonstrates appropriate working practices and knowledge in non-routine.

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.

We're offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of the manufacturing industry. As part of our award-winning team – recently honoured for excellence in security development – you'll play a key role in work that truly makes a difference. This is a chance to accelerate your career development, gain hands‑on experience across high‑impact projects, and contribute to solutions that shape the future of our business.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

19th January 2026