Description
Project Security Specialist
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Role Overview: Leidos is seeking an enthusiastic protective security specialist to lead the implementation and assurance of security across complex Defence and UK Government projects. The role presents the successful candidate with the opportunity to work with experienced, like‑minded security professionals to influence and shape effective security outputs within a dynamic project portfolio. The incumbent will possess specialist skills in all areas of protective and information security and has demonstrable experience of applying security frameworks such as Government Functional Standard 007.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure contractual, regulatory and governance security obligations are fully interpreted, implemented and assured across the project lifecycle.
* Provide subject matter expertise as a Security Advisor on security policy requirements, security aspects letters, industry security best practice and project security risks.
* Develop standard and bespoke security policies, procedures and work instructions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Chair security working groups, maintaining appropriate records of actions and decisions.
* Deliver tailored security education and training initiatives appropriate to audience and requirements.
* Manage security incidents and conduct security investigations ensuring timely response to meet internal and external reporting obligations as well as ensuring lessons are learned.
* Ensure security requirements are appropriately flowed down throughout the supply chain and suppliers are correctly on‑boarded and managed.
* Support the delivery of business continuity planning within assigned projects.
* Respond to Customer requests for Security assurance.
* Participate in internal and external security compliance audits.
* Develop and maintain relevant relationships with key security personnel within customer, partner and supplier organisations.
Additional Role Requirements
* The role requires travel throughout the UK 25% of the time.
* Due to the nature of the work undertaken by Leidos UK the incumbent must be a sole British national with 10 years residency in the UK.
Skills Required
* Previous experience in a Security Management role.
* Knowledge and experience of National Protective Security Authority, Ministry of Defence and Defence and Equipment Support Principal Security Advisor compliance and accreditation standards for Industry.
* Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Skills Desired
* Ideally someone from a Defence Industry and/or UK Military background.
Clearance Requirements
* BPSS Pre‑screening required to start.
* DV required for the role.
What we do for you: Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
* Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
* Flexible Working Scheme
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Pay Range
£41,300.00-£53,000.00
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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