Thales Stockport, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Site Security Manager
Cheadle – site-based role
As the Site Security Manager you are accountable / responsible for the daily security operations on the Thales Cheadle UK Site and are the Facility Security Controller (FSC).
You will provide an effective and efficient security service to all the Thales businesses and functions on site to ensure compliance with relevant national, Group and UK security policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing efficient and effective co-ordination and execution of the site security operation in the areas of physical, material, document, personnel and information security, ensuring Facility Security Clearance (FSC) is maintained / managed along as being site POC for engagements with accreditors.
* Implementing policies and processes in accordance with corporate governance in relation to security as defined in Chorus referential system
* Attending site management meetings
* Assisting with site internal and external audits
* Creation, implementation and maintenance of Site Security Plan (SSP)
* Maintaining the site security risk register
* Managing the correct issuing, storage, mustering and destruction of classified assets
* Providing advice to site management, PSO’s, IAOs and employees on security matters
* Providing advice to Site Security Contacts (SSC)
* Security Grading Guides (SGG) in addition to SAL’s
* F1686 process - approval of UK S sub-contractors or overseas collaboration/sub-contacts.
* Act as point of contact for incoming and outgoing IVCO notifications for government to government visit requests and letter of Intent (LOI) approvals.
* Working closely with 3rd party service providers as jointly agreed by Thales in the scope of work paper in respect of the implementation of the manned guarding contract.
* Maintaining Thales site accreditation and/or relevant HMG accreditations
* Communicate information management and security awareness campaigns to all employees and contracted staff.
* Liaison with customer / sub-contractor security organisations to advise on the correct and secure conduct of all contracts
* Interface with appropriate Thales project managers together with customer and sub-contractor counterparts so that security aspects of projects are identified and correct procedures are put in place and complied with as applicable:
o ISO27001:2013
o Security Aspects Letters (SAL)
o The HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF)
o Corporate Security Policies (Chorus)
o UK Law and Legislation
o NPSA Standards and Specifications
o If MOD – appropriate Joint Service Publications (JSP) such as JSP 440
* Support Information Asset Owners (IAO`s) where necessary to identify and if necessary treat any perceived or real risk.
* Promote awareness of the latest HMG and company security requirements and implementation as necessary
* Report all suspected security breaches and if required, carry out thorough investigations of any suspected security breaches making recommendations for appropriate actions
* Provide advice and guidance to the business to protect Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Company, customer and third party information and assets.
* To act as Crypto custodian if applicable.
* Lead on internal assurance activities and ensure KPI / Metrics are developed, captured and reported on within agreed timescales.
* Organise and lead local working groups and run security exercise Table top and live exercises using internal / external resources.
* Conduct any other security / security project task as directed by the Head of UK Security Operations
About You
Ideally, you’ll:
* Be able to demonstrate relevant experience working in a similar security related role/environment OR have an interest in developing your career in this area
* Have knowledge and understanding of List X(FSC) and the UK MoD cryptographic procedures.
* Experience working as a Crypto Custodian/Alternate or possess equivalent certification/qualification in Security.
* Possess good organisational, communication, presentation and report writing skill
* Have experience of building relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
* Be a self-starter with a positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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