FCAS Security - Head of Cyber and Information

DescriptionJob title: Head of Cyber and InformationLocation: Warton, Bristol, Gloucester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary:  110,000 - 120,000 depending on skills & experience + Benefits Package What you’ll be doing: Championing and leading the transition to Secure by Design for FCAS Security Assisting the FCAS Head of Security in designing, delivering and developing a new FCAS Cyber team within the wider holistic FCAS Security teamProviding advice and guidance to FCAS Senior Management Team on matters of Cyber Leading and supporting the team to deliver emerging technologies, systems and solutionsMaintaining up to date knowledge of current and future threats along with new and emerging technologies, systems, methods, and capabilities to influence future strategies/working practicesDriving development and deployment of systems and applications to meet business requirementsTraveling both domestically and internationally to interface with senior stakeholdersYour skills and experiences: Essential:An understanding of emerging cyber requirements and cyber security threatsA broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologiesExceptional understanding of government and industry standard security policy, standards and best practice guidanceProven track record in overseeing and executing pivotal cybersecurity teams and projectsExpertise in cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders and adeptly managing and nurturing personnel growth and developmentDesirable:Professional IT Security qualification such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)Benefits:You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The FCAS security team:  A new and innovative security team within the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, to support the delivery of the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and wider delivery activities. This team covers all aspects of security from physical, personnel and product security to cyber and supply chain. We are building a team who take a holistic approach to security.Why BAE Systems? 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 3rd April 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-JP1#LifeatBAEsystemsJob Field: Security