Cyber Security Analyst, Aviation Security
Closing Date: 21/04/2026 Together, we re working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions. Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It s a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you ll both take pride in and feel passionate about. Job Description As a Cyber Security Analyst Aviation, you will play a key role in safeguarding regulated aviation security systems and protecting critical infrastructure that underpins safe and secure aviation operations. Working within a specialist security unit, you will undertake detailed analysis, technical evaluations and assurance activities to strengthen resilience across aviation environments. You will promote a Secure by Design approach across programmes and ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, including the protection of computer rooms and data centres. Your role will involve Cyber Security Oversight :
- Assess, monitor, and enhance the resilience of regulated aviation security systems to ensure they meet security requirements and compliance standards.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external aviation authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on security best practices and standards.
- Champion "Secure by Design" principles across the organisation to ensure that security is integrated at all stages of system development and implementation.
- Contribute to the risk management process to identify potential threats to aviation security systems and proactively mitigate risks.
- At least 3 years cyber security experience within aviation, a regulated environment or Critical National Infrastructure
- Experience working with aviation authorities or regulatory bodies in compliance-driven environments
- Hands-on involvement in securing critical infrastructure, including computer rooms and data centres
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and operational teams
- Strong understanding of aviation cyber security systems, regulatory frameworks and industry standards
- Practical experience embedding Secure by Design principles into architecture and delivery
- Confident communicator able to engage with engineers, senior stakeholders and regulators
- Solid grasp of cyber security controls, risk management frameworks and modern security technologies