Description
Project Security Specialist
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
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Role Overview:
Leidos is seeking an enthusiastic protective security specialist to lead the implementation and assurance of security across complex Defence and UK Government projects.
The role presents the successful candidate with the opportunity to work with experienced, like-minded security professionals in order to influence and shape effective security outputs within a dynamic project portfolio. The incumbent will possess specialist skills in all areas of protective and information security and have demonstrable experience of applying security frameworks such as Government Functional Standard 007.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Projects Security Manager, the Project Security Specialist will work independently to co-ordinate and deliver security activities within assigned projects, and as required in support of the wider security team on other projects, frameworks and business development activities to:
*Ensure contractual, regulatory and governance security obligations are fully interpreted, implemented and assured across the project lifecycle
*Provide subject matter expertise as a Security Advisor on security policy requirements, security aspects letters, industry security best practice and project security risks
*Develop standard and bespoke security policies, procedures and work instructions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
*Chair security working groups, maintaining appropriate records of actions and decisions
*Deliver tailored security education and training initiatives appropriate to audience and requirements
*Manage security incidents and conduct security investigations ensuring timely response to meet internal and external reporting obligations as well as ensuring lessons are learned
*Ensure security requirements are appropriately flowed down throughout the supply chain and suppliers are correctly on-boarded and managed.
*Support the delivery of business continuity planning within assigned projects.
*Respond to Customer requests for Security assurance
*Participate in internal and external security compliance audits
*Develop and maintain relevant relationships with key security personnel within customer, partner and supplier organisations
Additional Role Requirements:
*The role requires travel through the UK 25% of the time
*Due to the nature of the work undertaken by Leidos UK the incumbent must be a sole British national with 10 years residency in the UK
Skills Required:
*Previous experience in a Security Management role
*Knowledge and experience of National Protective Security Authority, Ministry of Defence and Defence and Equipment Support Principal Security Advisor compliance and accreditation standards for Industry
*Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Skills Desired:
*Ideally suit someone from a Defence Industry and/or UK Military background
Clearance Requirements:
*BPSS Pre-screening required to Start
*DV required for the role
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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)
• Flexible Working Scheme
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 agrowing 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 growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to in