Cyber Security Manager

Salary: £36,000 - 76,000 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 skills, stakeholder management ability, and the capacity 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 UK representative on the Global Cyber Council.
• Lead risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management within our UK processes.
• Manage incident response and coordinate with other company parties.
• Lead compliance with cyber controls, including DefStan 05-138, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Oversee completion of cyber security aspects within Supplier Assurance and selection.
• Maintain cyber threat awareness on a global company 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 programs tailored to defence staff and contractors.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and programme teams to embed security into defence projects through DevSecOps.
• Work collaboratively with the security team and IT to develop and lead our UK Cyber Security Strategy.
• Support the cyber defence cell with threat intelligence identification.
• Develop resilience in our UK supply chain.
• Guide the organisation through compliance on the cyber security aspects of DefStan 05-138.
• Safeguard against advanced persistent threats, maintain compliance with defence regulations, and support secure operations across all projects.

Technologies:

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

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We are Saab UK, part of Scandinavias largest defence company, bringing together Swedish and British innovation to deliver world-leading solutions and services across defence, aviation, space, and civil security. We employ over 600 people across eight UK sites and offer opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. This role sits within our UK Security Team, reporting to the Head of Security, and can be based in Fareham, Farnborough, or Heywood House, with occasional travel overseas and to other UK offices. We support a wide range of specialisms including software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training, and we are committed to keeping people and society safe through advanced, secure operations.

last updated 34 week of 2026