Cyber Security Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026. Airbus scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK SC Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.
LOCATION: Stevenage (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ Elearning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the hear t of our purpose. So what's your next change?
Join our Digital Security Operation Team and be at the forefront of developing the next generation of defense systems.
You will play a crucial role in defining and executing Cybersecurity Technologies and Procedures to mitigate both short and long-term threats and risks within our dynamic, international environment.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- You will maintain and manage security products, including EDR, multi-antivirus solutions, and email sandboxing tools.
- You will support Sec Dev Ops and secure development automation initiatives. You will define and implement a company-wide threat modeling framework to ensure consistent risk assessment across all business units.
- You will lead the end-to-end Vulnerability Management lifecycle, including risk prioritization, remediation tracking, and scan policy optimization.
- You will support security incident and request management, including authorizing policies, firewall rules, and access controls.
ABOUT YOU
- Experience in security architecture, risk analysis, and security countermeasures.
- Experience managing advanced security solutions, including EDR and email threat protection tools.
- Proven expertise in performing threat modeling to identify and mitigate architectural security risks.
- Experience designing and overseeing an enterprise-wide Vulnerability Management Program using Tenable.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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