Job title: Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Location: RAF Coningsby or RAF Lossiemouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Salary: £40,689 + depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and maintaining a formal IS security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility
• Developing and overseeing operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines
• Assuming ISSO responsibilities in their absence
• Ensuring periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of IS by employing various intrusion/attack detection and monitoring tools
• Maintaining a repository of all organisational or system-level cybersecurity-related documentation (including ATOs) for IS under your purview
• Ensuring CM policies and procedures for authorising the use of hardware/software on an IS are followed

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Must hold (or have the ability to attain) a Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
• Knowledge of IT system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards and operational security measures
• People Skills – This role involves dealing directly with TTF employees and our customer. The ability to explain security concepts in a clear and friendly manner across all levels of the organisation is key
• Some awareness of a project environment and awareness of lifecycle methodologies
• Ability to be read onto STRAP. Programme level access
• Must hold (or be working towards the attainment of) CompTIA Security+ certification. (Support is available to attain this certification post-employment for the right candidate)

Desirable

• Knowledge of the JSP 440

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 leave incentive.

The team:

As a key part of TyTAN Security team, as Information Systems Security Office you will manage complex and sensitive issues. You will be required to identify, anticipate, and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations. This role will provide you with unique opportunity to work on Typhoon programme and develop your future career with BAE Systems.

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.