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Airbus

Ground System Security Design Engineer

Location:  Chippenham, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.

LOCATION : Chippenham, Wiltshire, Portsmouth or 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+ E-learning 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 heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Step into a role where your cyber security expertise directly safeguards the future of aerospace and satellite technology.

At our Airbus Defence and Space site in Corsham, we are seeking a highly credentialed Ground System Security Design Engineer to provide end-to-end protection for our critical Spacecraft Control Centre Systems and Satellite Communications infrastructures.

Reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering you will play a pivotal role in managing high-stakes security architecture and ensuring our defenses remain ahead of evolving threats.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

As a key player in our security infrastructure, you will take ownership of complex risks and coordinate comprehensive defense strategies. In this role, you will:

  • Provide end-to-end support to projects with regards to cyber security.
  • Analyze functional needs, establish associated criticality levels, propose appropriate security protection concepts, and project and manage risks for the project.
  • Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of standards, regulation, governance, and best practices across specified disciplines.
  • Manage end-to-end projects, tasks, and deliverables in accordance with Airbus Business Processes.
  • Ensure the activity of all actors and disciplines is coordinated and fits together in the overall security architecture.
  • Leverage your knowledge and understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre Systems to ensure robust protection.
  • Apply your knowledge of Satellite Communications infrastructures to secure critical data streams.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a highly secure environment and possesses a deep understanding of complex operating systems and network infrastructures. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • CISSP Accreditation
  • CISM Accreditation
  • Proven experience working within a Secure environment
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Solaris, Linux, and Windows Operating Systems
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco infrastructures
  • Working knowledge of JSP440

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 interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request

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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 Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Cyber Security

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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