Overview
In this role you support defining and delivering cybersecurity products that align with BA’s strategy, working with product owners, security engineers, and stakeholders. You will help maintain backlogs, contribute to roadmaps and release plans, and translate technical requirements into actionable tasks. You’ll collaborate with cyber engineering, architecture and compliance to ensure security capabilities meet business needs and compliance. You’ll also communicate progress to stakeholders and drive continuous improvement of security products and services.
Pay / Benefits
- Staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets
- Discounted airfares for friends and family (up to 30 Hotline)
Responsibilities
- Define and deliver cybersecurity products and services aligned with the organisation’s strategy
- Maintain product backlogs with clearly defined, prioritised security features and improvements
- Develop product roadmaps and release plans for timely security capabilities
- Translate technical requirements from cyber engineering, architecture and compliance into actionable tasks
- Engage with business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to communicate product strategy and security benefits
- Prepare updates, progress reports, and governance presentations for product reviews
- Gather user and stakeholder feedback to inform continuous improvement of security offerings
- Collaborate with other product owners and teams to ensure consistent security practices across related products
Key requirements
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) including cloud security, identity management, and vulnerability management
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with focus on security controls and architecture
- Ability to translate business objectives into technical product requirements and deliver measurable outcomes
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and track progress
- Analytical mindset with ability to identify risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Proactive and curious approach to learning new technologies
- Basic understanding of product management concepts (lifecycle, value delivery, stakeholder engagement)
- Excellent communication
- Collaboration across teams
- Proactive learning mindset
- Cybersecurity principles and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Cloud security across AWS/Azure/GCP
- Identity and access management
Junior Cyber Product Owner in Heathrow employer: British Airways
British Airways is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the aviation industry. As a Lead Product Data Scientist, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and significant opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on delivering measurable business value, British Airways provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a difference in their careers.
