What you will be doing
as a Security Systems Lead
1. Own and develop the head-end configuration as SME, as the systems are improved, providing advice and guidance to the direct team while acting as an ‘intelligent client’ for the OT/ESS teams.
2. In-depth knowledge of VSS, intruder detection, access control systems, and other security technologies, with the ability to specify, design, and evaluate these systems.
3. Ensure that the third-party contractor is providing a fit-for-purpose alarm configuration to support the activity of the AMC team.
4. Responsible for ensuring maps and schematics are incorporated, updated and maintained (e.g. incorporating project upgrades) within our systems.
5. Support any planned system upgrades, specifically Lenel and Genetec and development of the AMC strategy.
6. Support the AMC upgrade project, to ensure successful delivery of ESS systems, acting as the client, setting expectations and requirements for ESS/OT to deliver against.
7. In collaboration with the ESS/OT team, oversee maintenance requests to ensure any outstanding tickets are chased to completion, ensuring the functionality of the AMC is maintained.
8. Support continuous improvement activity, reviewing AMC Operation to identify and deliver operational and process improvements.
9. In collaboration with the ESS/OT team, ensure that the AMC has the right level of system resilience.
10. Responsible for delivering agreed security KPIs and adhering to agreed SLAs.
11. Promote a security-conscious culture within Thames Water.
The base location for this role will be Kemble Court, Reading, on a Hybrid basis.
Hours of work are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
12. Expert in Electronic security systems - protective security, intelligence, security management, or risk management.
13. Strong understanding of physical security principles, methodology and processes.
14. Head-end experience, including both maintenance and installation experience of electronic security systems.
15. Experience of working in and developing Alarm receiving centre systems, understanding the full project lifecycle, i.e. RIBA process from cradle to grave. Have experience in the design and application of physical & personnel security measures. Applying physical security principles, methodology and processes. Including the NPSA principles of Deter, Detect, Delay, Mitigate and Respond as part of a layered protective security design.
16. Have experience in the design and application of physical & personnel security measures and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of technical requirements in areas such as VSS, intruder detection and access control.
17. Experience in delivering security-related projects and supporting change management programmes, incorporating planning skills to drive cost reduction & performance improvement.
18. Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies.
19. Strong negotiation and people influencing skills. Ability to communicate at all levels, present to an audience and build strong relationships.
The desirable criteria you’ll need are:
20. Strong MS Office skills.
21. Good working knowledge of Genetec and Lenel systems.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) before starting in this role.
What’s in it for you?
22. Offering between £55,000 to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
23. Car Allowance of £5,800 per annum.
24. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
25. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
26. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
27. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.