Deputy Site Security Controller

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester

Job Title: Deputy Site Security Controller

Location: Gloucester – Please note this position is based wholly on-site in Gloucester and is not a hybrid role

What You'll Be Doing

Join us as a Deputy Site Security Controller, playing a crucial role in managing security operations for a vital site. You'll ensure the protection of our business by implementing rigorous security measures in line with Company and client requirements, covering personnel, infrastructure, information, and assets. Your responsibilities will include providing daily operational support, guidance, and advice on protective security matters, ensuring adherence to security policies, and effectively managing risks.

Please note, this position is wholly on-site in Gloucester with a small amount of travel to other sites around the UK for crypto and classified asset management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for all site security and accreditation-related concerns.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with both client and Company policies across the site.
• Conduct comprehensive Security Awareness training tailored to various formats.
• Manage Access Control Systems (AACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) across the site.
• Liaise with project teams and respond to Security Aspect Letters associated with on-site projects.
• Support security investigations, ensuring appropriate resolution or escalation when necessary.
• Proactively identify and escalate any risks to the site or Company to the Site Security Controller.
• Assist in the management of crypto and classified assets, including potential travel to other UK sites as required.
• Collaborate with the IT Security team to maintain secure and compliant Company networks.
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences

• Proficiency in UK Government Security frameworks, including Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security, Joint Service Publication 440/441/490, and Information Assurance Standards.
• Experience with Physical Security Integrated Management Systems.
• Previous engagement with List X/FSC companies or roles in Protective Security.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing exceptional prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated discretion and integrity, handling a significant volume of sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering briefings and presentations to both internal staff and external clients.
• Eligibility for UK National Security Vetting.
• Due to the sensitive nature of this role, ideal candidates must be UK nationals, either holding current Security Clearance (SC) or being eligible for it.
  
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with approved security products and build standards.
• Knowledge and experience in IT Security.
  
  

Benefits

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

The DI ProSec (Protective Security) team displays a strong sense of camaraderie, collaboration and draws on a diverse and experienced skillset amongst the team. This enables us to deliver impactful work and the ability to make a tangible difference by ensuring security is at the forefront of the business.

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