Cyber Product Owner: Connect Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
British Airways invites you to step into the role of Cyber Product Owner for Connect. In this crucial position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our networks align seamlessly with BA's needs. Collaborating closely with BA colleagues, the BA Cyber Team, and IAG Tech, you'll forge product visions, strategies, and roadmaps that empower us to navigate the digital landscape with confidence. If you possess an astute domain understanding, excel in defining requirements and KPIs, and are passionate about creating frictionless and secure network experiences, then this opportunity is tailored for you.
Key Duties will include:
- Seamless Global Connectivity: As the Cyber Product Owner for Connect, your mission is to ensure that our colleagues worldwide can securely access BA resources with minimal friction and zero frustration, enabling a seamless and connected operational experience.
- Technical Leadership: You'll provide technical cyber leadership across all of BA's networking and connectivity security products, including Akamai, AWS WAF, and others, guiding the evolution of our secure networking solutions.
- Strategic Vision: Crafting product visions, strategies, and roadmaps, you'll align your work with the IAG Group's objectives and support new and emerging use cases within the BA business.
- Operational Excellence: Collaborating closely with BA Cyber Delivery Assurance Leads, you'll offer your expertise as a subject matter expert on all aspects of connectivity and networking, promoting operational excellence.
- Threat and Cyber Landscape: Developing and maintaining an up-to-date threat model and cyber view of our network and connectivity landscape, you'll stay prepared for emerging challenges.
About You:
- An excellent communicator, you possess the remarkable ability to make complex technical issues accessible to stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in reviewing security reference architectures, patterns, and guidance.
- Strong technical security skills related to the design and implementation of secure networking solutions.
- Experience with network security products including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS mitigation solutions. Akamai experience is desirable.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping secure connections that drive British Airways' global operations. Your expertise will not only ensure connectivity but also fortify our digital defenses. Join us and embark on a journey where innovation meets security, and your capabilities redefine the digital skies
Please note: You can only apply for this role if have you been resident in the UK for the last 3 years to support the new CTC vetting requirement.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us.
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.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
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