Senior Security Skills & Countermeasures SME

FCDO Services; Hanslope; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Nursery

Cafe & restaurant

Interest-free season ticket loans

Bicycle loans

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

Job summary

FCDO Services, based at Hanslope Park, is looking for a recognised security professional to lead Technical Security skills for UK NACE. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive standards, working across government and industry to counter evolving threats.

Responsibilities include shaping the technical security direction, developing career pathways, and building academic and industry relationships to promote qualifications. DV clearance is required before joining.

Qualifications

• Recognised security professional with practical experience in Technical Surveillance Counter Measures.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes in complex environments.
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining professional standards and competency frameworks.
• Ability to apply technical security countermeasures in operational environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach, sharing knowledge and briefing senior managers.
• Knowledge of fundamentals: RF theory, applied physics, electronics, thermodynamics, DSP, acoustics.
• Degree is advantageous but not essential.
• Development ofDV clearance before joining is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of Technical Security skills for UK NACE.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on skills and behaviours to counter evolving threats.
• Shape the future direction of the technical security specialisation with threats and operational teams.
• Develop and promote UK NACE-recommended technical security skills standards across government and industry.
• Translate standards into practical guidance, skill frameworks and career development opportunities.
• Develop professional pathways aligned with technical security needs.
• Build relationships with universities, academia and industry to enhance opportunities.
• Champion innovation, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Represent UK NACE with HMG and international partners at governance boards and events.

Skills

Technical security

Stakeholder influence

Standards development

Operational countermeasures

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technical foundations

DV clearance

Education

Degree advantageous

Tools

LESS

Security

Support

Job description

FCDO Services, based at Hanslope Park, is looking for a recognised security professional to lead Technical Security skills for UK NACE. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive standards, working across government and industry to counter evolving threats.

Responsibilities include shaping the technical security direction, developing career pathways, and building academic and industry relationships to promote qualifications. DV clearance is required before joining.