Security Architect

About BAE Systems

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

The Role: Cyber Security Architect

As a Cyber Security Architect, you’ll lead the development of security-focused architectures for complex engineering solutions. You will design against agreed requirements while ensuring consistency and adherence to relevant standards across multiple projects or initiatives. You’ll work closely with engineering, technical, and stakeholder teams to embed security by design, providing guidance on best practice, risk mitigation, and compliance. You’ll also support the review and assurance of designs, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to organisational and regulatory expectations.

Core Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and partners on all cyber security architecture activities within the engineering domain.
• Collaborate with teams to manage security risk in line with the organisation’s risk appetite, providing guidance and recommendations on designs and architectural changes to support effective risk mitigation.
• Ensure systems are fully compliant with internal security standards, drawing on industry frameworks and best practices to strengthen resilience.
• Take ownership of security specification and design, working with colleagues to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

Essential Skills:

• Possess a broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies, with specialism in Operational Technology (OT) and engineering systems.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of government and industry-standard security policies, standards, and best practice guidance, particularly within highly regulated environments.
• Bring hands-on experience of working within an IT function and applying expertise in the relevant technical field.

The Cyber Security Architecture Team

Join a team of like-minded cyber security professionals, working collaboratively to protect and strengthen the organisation’s security posture. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic Cyber Security Team that plays a critical role in safeguarding BAE Systems. You will work cross-functionally across the Air sector, partnering with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure robust security practices are embedded into every stage of delivery. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of cyber security, develop your expertise, and contribute to high-impact projects in a highly regulated and innovative environment.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and be proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.