Cyber Security Manager

Salary: £40,000 - 73,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in cyber security management within defence, aerospace, or government environments.
• Strong knowledge of classified information handling and secure communication protocols.
• Expertise in intrusion detection, SIEM tools, and advanced threat intelligence systems.
• Proven track record of leading incident response in high-security environments.
• Familiarity with defence-specific compliance frameworks, including MOD JSPs, NIST SP 800 series, ITAR, and GDPR.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate under pressure.
• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Degree or equivalent defence/security qualifications preferred.
• Security clearance at SC or DV level required, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent are desirable.
• Experience with secure cloud environments such as Azure Government or AWS GovCloud is desirable.
• Knowledge of cyber warfare tactics and countermeasures is desirable.
• Experience liaising with national security agencies or defence contractors is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee cyber security policies aligned with defence and wider government standards.
• Act as our representative on the Global Cyber Council.
• Lead risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management within our processes.
• Manage incident response and coordinate with other company parties.
• Lead compliance with cyber controls including DefStan 05-138, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Complete cyber security aspects within Supplier Assurance and selection.
• Maintain cyber threat awareness on a global scale and tailored to our organisation.
• Oversee security within network architecture, encryption protocols, and identity and access management for restricted environments.
• Direct cyber security audits and penetration testing across defence platforms and supply chains.
• Provide cyber security training and awareness programmes tailored to defence staff and contractors.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and programme teams to embed security into defence projects through DevSecOps.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• Support
• Network
• Robotics
• Security

More:

We are Saab UK, part of Scandinavias largest defence company, bringing together Swedish and British innovation to deliver world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. We employ over 600 people across eight UK sites, with specialisms including software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. This role sits within our UK Security Team and reports to the Head of Security. It can be based in Fareham, Farnborough, or Heywood House, with occasional travel overseas and to other UK offices. As part of our cyber defence cell, you will help shape our UK Cyber Security Strategy, strengthen supply chain resilience, support compliance, and safeguard our operations across defence projects. We also conduct workforce screening and National Security Vetting as part of our hiring process.

last updated 32 week of 2026