Area Cyber Security Manager in London

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey.

British American Tobacco United Kingdom has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Manager in London.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all cyber security matters across the Western Europe region.
• Monitor security vulnerabilities, ensuring timely remediation and risk mitigation.
• Establish and execute security remediation plans for infrastructure, hardware, and applications in line with business priorities.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments for regional projects and initiatives.
• Maintain asset baselines in VMS and Balbix (IP ranges, hardware, network devices).
• Ensure application inventory in LeanIX remains accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure network, system, and application implementation.
• Coordinate application security remediation with local IT teams and functional technology teams.
• Track cyber security performance indicators and coordinate actions to achieve security targets.
• Support cyber incident response activities and act as a key contact during security incidents and investigations.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in cyber security, demonstrating a strong track record in managing security initiatives and risks.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Experience assessing cyber risks for projects, vendors, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security management, technologies, architecture, and audit requirements.
• Strong knowledge across networking, application development, operations, incident response, third-party vendor management, and OT security.
• Proven ability to manage and communicate with stakeholders across varying seniority levels.
• Understanding of cloud and SaaS configuration management and risk reduction, particularly within Azure and AWS environments.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility). Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives. Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills. We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions. Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. We see career breaks as opportunities. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g., time out caring for family, parental leave, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture). Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to supporting you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.