Head of Security Operations (Edgewing)

BAE Systems - UK; Camberley; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global security firm in Reading is seeking a Head of Security Operations. The role involves leading security operations, managing multiple international teams, and developing security strategies. The ideal candidate will have real-world experience in high-risk environments and excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £105,000 plus benefits, with mostly on-site work at the Edgewing HQ.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management across multiple functions.
• Experience in high threat, high-risk security operations.
• Capacity to build trustful relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global security operations.
• Manage a global Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Develop and adapt protective security policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing business decisions

Real-world security operations experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and people management

Job description

Job Title: Head of Security Operations

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing HQ in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible.

Salary: £105,000 plus executive benefits

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and oversee global security operations. This will see you integrate multiple domains across physical, technical, personnel, information, cyber, incident & crisis management.
• Establish, manage and continuously improve a global Security Operations Centre (SOC), providing 24/7 operational security capability across multiple international locations.
• Develop, implement and adapt protective security policies, controls, and threat intelligence strategies to remain proportionate to risks and responsive to evolving threats, business needs, and regulations.
• Establish highly capable and integrated security operations capabilities across sites in the UK, Italy and Japan.
• Provide expert, multi-domain security advice and guidance to the Chief Security Officer and wider Edgewing board members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and drive a next generational approach to delivering security operations in a cost efficient and business enabling way.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary operational teams, assigning responsibilities, setting objectives, and ensuring technical, financial, and quality performance standards are met.
• Oversee the protection and management of classified information, materials, and assets, ensuring compliance with national and international legislation, government regulations, and company protocols.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, and intelligence services.
• Monitor, assess and report on security performance and risks, managing incidents, ensuring travel security, driving threat awareness programmes, and safeguarding personnel, facilities, and assets worldwide.
• Develop skills, knowledge and experience across the operational international team to enable long term capability improvements and sustainability.
• Manage a multi million-pound investment plan for operations.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Strong stakeholder management, with experience communicating with senior leadership across multiple functions.
• Influencing and contributing to business decisions, including the development of policy and approach.
• Real world experience in delivering security operations in a high threat, high risk programme context.
• Track record of developing and delivering new security and continuously improving security capabilities.
• Pragmatic decision-making skills, with the ability to support the business effectively under pressure.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities, applying forward and lateral thinking to complex issues.
• Capacity to build trustful relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork and people management skills with international partners or as part of an international security organisation.
• Proven ability to operate and lead operational security managing the full range of classified material.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

The team:

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.