Deputy Security Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Security Lead

Location: Rochester, Kent

Salary: Circa £34,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Liaising with external accreditors, authorities, Counter Terrorism Security Advisor, law enforcement, and providing security advice and guidance
• Assisting with and conducting investigations into security incidents and managing Security Aspects Letters
• Preparing and delivering Security and Travel Security briefings, as well as Security Awareness Training
• Supporting the management of Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Detection Systems, and conducting security surveys and audits
• Deputising for the Security Manager and providing support to the Site Security Office and Security Guard Force
• Advising on vetting processes, including in-house and National Security Vetting, and conducting out-of-hours inspections

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Proven experience in a security-related role, covering people, infrastructure, information, and assets
• Familiarity with UK Data Protection and Freedom of Information (FOI) requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently articulate security requirements to both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing security systems, with exposure to conducting risk assessments and investigations

Desirable:

• Experience with UK Government Security Policy and third-party security requirements, including those of the US Government, NATO, and other international bodies

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Security Team:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Security Lead at our BAE Systems site in Rochester. In this role, you will support the implementation of security requirements across the Electronic Systems Business in the UK, ensuring the protection of our people, infrastructure, information, and assets. You’ll assist with managing security systems like Access Control, CCTV, and Intruder Detection, and contribute to investigations, briefings, and audits.

This role offers significant career development opportunities, with the potential to progress into senior management positions, leading teams and shaping strategic security initiatives. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment, where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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