Position Overview
Security Advisor role to join Boeing Defence UK at Wattisham, supporting the UK Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) programme with some possibility of flexible work arrangements.
BDUK Security Advisors are expected to work closely with their information security counterparts to deliver an integrated and focused security effect, so a proven track record of collaboration and knowledge in the cyber domain is required.
This is not an Ex Pat position and will be contracted under ILHE arrangements.
The post will be customer site based with some travel within UK (up to 10% distraction).
Responsibilities
* Respond to and take early action for emergency situations and reports of loss/compromise
* Conduct periodic reviews and compliance audit of UK Government/MOD accredited facilities
* Implement UK Government industrial security and contract security procedures
* Implement supply chain security activities
* Draft security risk reports for programme review
* Identify the need for and develop business‑focused security policies and supporting procedures and processes
* Conduct risk, physical and information security assessments, including those for new sites
* Investigate security breaches and drive their subsequent resolution and reporting
* Provide security support to new infrastructure tasks including drafting statements of work, compiling operational requirements for security systems and conducting through‑life performance audits
* Facilitate the security aspects of business and emergency preparedness plans and support country crisis coordination activities
* Contribute to the development and delivery of security learning materials
* Identify, analyse and disseminate threat‑based information
* Contribute to the planning and event support of activities involving significant BDUK presence (including air shows, conferences and exhibitions)
* Draft security management plans for programme‑based activities
* Provide ad‑hoc security advice and support to the wider Boeing UK business, including its subsidiaries, as required
* Manage the tactical security requirements for any assigned facilities in conjunction with the Facilities team and on‑site contracted services
* Represent Boeing at company, government and industry focus and security working groups
* Prepare BDUK employees for deployment to high‑threat locations and provide routine travel security support and advice
* Task and supervise security suppliers (including executive protection, security systems, threat information, technical security counter‑measures sweeps, and forensic support)
* Liaise with national law enforcement and security agencies
* Maintain currency with all Boeing and Host Nation Safety/Security policies and procedures and contribute to the research of specific mitigation strategies on behalf of the BDUK Security Operations Manager
Qualifications
The successful candidate will likely have a multi‑disciplinary security / law enforcement / intelligence / corporate security background, probably at senior supervisory or management level, and a demonstrated ability to operate at high tempo with minimum supervision across diverse areas of professional security competence. Applicants with recent UK Defence Security experience, particularly cyber / information security, and/or related qualifications, will be viewed favourably.
Basic Qualifications
* Recent working knowledge of military and/or civilian airfield environments, and relevant regulatory/legislative drivers
* Experience in applying risk‑managed security solutions in a large corporate or government organization and a practical understanding of UK Government industrial security requirements
* Thorough working knowledge of the HMG Security Policy Framework and/or JSP 440 Defence Manual of Security; experience in the security aspects of trade/export controls
* Practical interview (including statement taking) and report writing skills
* Experience of Security Audit/Compliance in accordance with ISO or other recognisable standards
* Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, and proficiency with common Microsoft Office productivity applications (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); ability to brief and convince at senior management/executive level is a key requirement
Preferred Qualifications
* A relevant diploma or degree
Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Security Clearance
Position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
* Continuous learning – you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
* Success as defined by you – we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
* Inclusive culture – you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
* Excellent adoption and parental leave options
* 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year
* Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution
* Company‑paid BUPA medical plan
* Short‑term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
* Long‑term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from week 27
* 6× annual salary life insurance
* Learning Together programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
* Access to Boeing’s well‑being programmes, tools and incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a disability‑confident committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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