Principal Cyber Architect

As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

Role: Principal Cyber Architect

Are you ready to lead from the forefront of cyber security innovation in the aviation industry? As a Principal Cyber Architect at British Airways, you'll be instrumental in shaping and executing cutting-edge cyber security strategies. Collaborate closely with BA Tech Delivery Teams, the BA Cyber Team, and the IAG Cyber Security Office to fortify our operations against emerging threats and ensure resilience in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Set Strategic Direction: Develop and implement game-changing strategies that redefine cyber security at British Airways.
• Security Design Leadership: Champion and justify robust security designs across diverse projects and technologies.
• Innovative Solutions: Research and implement groundbreaking security architectures, effectively communicating your visionary decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across BA and IAG departments.
• Architectural Design: Design and review complex system architectures, crafting reference models and guiding principles.
• Domain Expertise: Take ownership of critical cyber capability domains within our organization.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with BA's Cyber Assurance and agile product teams to drive collective success.
• Governance Representation: Represent BA Cyber architecture on key technical governance groups.
• Strategy Contribution: Shape BA's enterprise cyber architecture strategy and steer its future roadmap.
• Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of emerging security technologies, threats, and best practices.
• Security Enhancements: Evaluate and recommend proactive security measures to meet evolving risks and industry standards.

What You'll Bring to British Airways:

• Skills/Capabilities: Expertise in high-complexity security concepts, adept at stakeholder management, and skilled in producing and reviewing technical cyber design resources.
• Core Traits: Proactive, collaborative, and innovative, ready to adapt to a changing threat landscape and excel in complex environments.
• Your Experience: Essential cyber architecture qualifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF) preferred. Hands-on cyber design/architecture experience in large enterprises. Proficiency in Agile methodologies; familiarity with aviation systems is advantageous.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.