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BAE Systems

Graduate Cyber Security

Location:  Preston, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time
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Job Description

Description

Job title: Graduate Shared Services Cyber Security

Location: Preston (Lancashire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 1-2 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Who we are

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.

Role description

This role involves learning and applying Systems Engineering principles to support the design, development, operation, and continuous improvement of identity systems throughout the product lifecycle. It includes analysing and decomposing requirements into system and sub-system levels while developing an understanding of requirements management techniques. The role also focuses on driving process and system improvements through the design and implementation of configuration changes, utilising process modelling, report development tools such as Tableau and Power BI, and data analysis techniques including pattern matching and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.

Core duties

• Set up and maintain automated processes that take configuration changes and safely move them into live systems to enable repeatable onboarding of applications into Identity tooling.
• Configure and maintain system connectors, data mapping and integration patterns between identity platforms and target systems.
• Perform operational tasks to maintain the core identity governance, administration, certification and assurance processes.
• Support the troubleshooting of Identity process issues across identity services and connected systems.
• Support user experience and behavioural analytics for the Identity services.
• Work with the product teams to extend the Identity services coverage through business engagement, data, process and technology activities.

The Shared Services Team

We are home to experts and leaders in their fields who manage some of today’s toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, generating critical export growth and supporting thousands of advanced engineering jobs distributed throughout the UK.

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 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. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must 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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Science, Technology or Engineering.

Start date: 6th September 2027 Length of contract: Permanent contract

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Working at BAE Systems

3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time

A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks paid, up to 52 weeks total, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neonatal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

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