Are you ready for your next career move? Come and join our Security Team at the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) as a Project Security Officer (PSyO).
In this pivotal role, you'll provide essential advice throughout the entire product life cycle of our submarines and their supporting infrastructure, focusing on minimising security risks from concept to disposal.
If you're a security professional looking to advance your career, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. We are committed to supporting your professional development and career progression within the Security Function.
There is a requirement to travel regularly to other waterfront SDA bases across the UK, with all travel and sustenance costs covered.
If you're passionate about security and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our nation's submarine capabilities.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required for a minimum of 2 days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
Due to the security requirements, this position is open to applications from Sole UK Nationals only.
What you'll be doing
- Drafting and updating Security Aspects Letters (SALs) and/or Grading Guides.
- Liaising with the programme/project security stakeholders.
- Identification of security risks/sensitivities and implementation of effective mitigation.
- Advising on the appropriate acquisition strategy from a security perspective.
- Preparation of security inputs to approvals submissions.
- Co-ordination of effective security measures throughout the project.
- Management of information release to third parties and/or overseas.
- Liaising with the Industry Security Advice Centre on the security clearance of contractors and consultants.
- Management of project information released into the public domain.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Level 5 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience within a Project or Contractual Security related role.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Risk understanding and mitigation - Practitioner level
- Security compliance and assurance - Supervised Practitioner level
- Seeing the Big Picture - CSBC3
- Making effective decisions - CSBC3
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £43,700, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,659 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.