About this role
Salary: £59,000 - 99,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience in infrastructure and web application security testing using established testing methodologiesDemonstrable experience with open-source security testing tools, such as Kali and Parrot operating systemsUnderstanding of software engineering principlesConfidence producing comprehensive, accurate security testing reports for internal audiences and delivering briefings on outcomes when requiredBroad and detailed experience with technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP, networks, cloud, CDNs, and vulnerability managementApplicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting; applicants typically need 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level. Security and export control restrictions may affect eligibility based on factors including nationality, previously held nationalities, and place of birth. Responsibilities: Support Red Team exercises, critical control testing, cyber hygiene assessments, and penetration testingProduce comprehensive, accurate reports for internal audiences, grade vulnerabilities in the context of BAE Systems, and pass findings to resolver groups for resolutionEnsure remediation is carried out in line with documented processesIdentify security weaknesses and misconfigurations and raise them with the appropriate resolver groupsContribute to the development of Red Team services across people, process, and technologyMaintain a broad understanding of the external threat environment and attacker tactics, techniques, and proceduresContinually test and validate security controls and SOC detection capabilities, providing assurance that defensive measures remain effective against evolving threatsSupport organisational and departmental objectives, maintain high security standards, and provide Cyber Operations leadership with assurance on the effectiveness of security monitoring and detection capabilities Technologies: Active DirectoryCloudSupportLinuxSecurityTCP/IPWebWindowsNetwork More:
We are BAE Systems, a global organisation delivering technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. We are hiring a Senior Red Team Analyst for our Cyber Operations team, based in Preston, Frimley, or Filton, with hybrid working and two days per month onsite; we also offer flexible working arrangements. The salary is £53,000 or more, depending on experience. Our Cyber Operations team brings together expertise in Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Incident Response, Active Defence, and Red Teaming to protect our people, systems, information, customers, and end users. We provide industry-leading training, including Immersive Labs and our Cyber Academy, and support ongoing learning and career development. We offer meaningful work, lifelong learning, rewards, support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. The closing date is 12 October 2026, though we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications.
last updated 40 week of 2026