Facility Security Officer

Location: Farnborough, UK (this is a permanent site based role

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Role Overview:

Our Farnborough office is at the centre of our business growth strategy and home of multiple critical functions and projects. On-going growth of our Security team means that we have an exciting opportunity for a Facility Security Officer to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Keeping our people, facility, assets and systems safe and secure is the primary focus of this well-established role, along with maintaining the necessary security accreditations and certifications required of us as a UK Government supplier. The incumbent will be at the centre of all on-site activities and programmes providing the full scope of protective security services and controls to ensure compliance with Government Functional Standard 007, ISO 27001, Security Aspects Letters and other contractual security obligations such as DEFCON and DEFSTAN.

You will report directly into the Leidos UK Head of Security and be accountable for security operations within this key Leidos facility.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has previous experience of managing or supporting the security operation within a facility of similar nature.

Skills Required:

Knowledge of the Government Functional Standard 007Managing assets against the Government Security Classifications Scheme and contractual security aspects lettersUndertaking security risk assessments and proposing risk mitigations for all areas of protective securityEstablishing and maintaining a strong on-site security postureDeveloping and implementing security policies and procedures to ensure the secure operation of our business such that security is a business enablerMaintaining compliance with UK Government security frameworks and existing UK Government accreditations and certificationsCompetency in incident management and leading investigationsExemplary engagement with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain a strong security culture and focusThe ability to multi-task and prioritise workload in an agile working environment without compromising the security of our organisation and customers.

Desirable Skills:

Working knowledge of ISO 27001 is advantageous but not essential for this rolePrevious experience of conducting internal compliance audits would be advantageousCryptographic Custodian duties  therefore formal training and certification is required but can be providedFormal security qualification and training or military/policing equivalent experience

Clearance Requirements:

Clearance to StartClearance for Role DVYou must be a British National eligible for DV clearance (required for role)Ideally live within 20-30 minutes of the Farnborough office to allow for rapid response to on-site matters

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What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    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)

•    Dynamic Working 

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.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:2024-12-20

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.