Security Administration Manager and Alternate Crypto Custodian in Guildford

Location: Guildford – Hybrid with travel

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £47,000 depending on experience.

Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all of us.

Job Description: BAE Systems Digital Intelligence business operations rely on Cryptographic operations and projects across multiple sites. As we pursue an ambitious strategy and continue to expand our international and UK markets, we are enhancing our security capability to ensure that our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our people and assets is achieved.

You will be managing, securing, completing audits of cryptographic assets, keys and materials in compliance with government (JSP490) and corporate security policies. You will also take a leadership role in managing the Digital Intelligence security administration function, including engagement with HMG security clearance stakeholders and by providing oversight and direction to the Digital Intelligence security administration team.

Core duties:

• You will have oversight, direction and day-to-day leadership of the Digital Intelligence security administration function (including clearances, onboarding and JML functions).
• Manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient, effective and resilient delivery of this critical enabling capability.
• You will support the Digital Intelligence Crypto Custodian in the control and management of all Crypto assets, policies and mandatory processes set out within the JSP490 and IS4 government set guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with HMG and Local policy and procedures governing CRYPTO/ACCSEC assets, including adhering to JSP490 and IS4 policies and procedures ensuring the FSC accreditation is maintained.
• You will travel to Digital Intelligence sites to complete Crypto audit requirements that must be conducted in person.
• Undertake spot checks on all CRYPTO and ACCSEC items as directed by the Cryptographic policy.
• You will manage monthly reports from all sites, crypto registers, mustering and briefings, moving of crypto, secure storage and accountability of all crypto assets to be mustered on a weekly basis and other compliance and accounting activities as directed by the Digital Intelligence Crypto Custodian.
• You will deliver Cryptographic briefings to Holders, Users and Technical staff to ensure they understand HMG and local policy and procedures governing the handling of CRYPTO/ACCSEC and protectively marked assets.
• You will respond to security incidents and, where necessary, initiate immediate upward incident reporting action on any suspected or actual cryptographic or crypto security incidents.
• Where appropriate, undertake or co-ordinate incident investigation, report compilation and recovery of assets.

Essential Skills:

• You will be an agile, analytical thinker who can assess situations, prioritise commitments and provide sound security advice whilst remaining calm under pressure, demonstrated through excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• You will have previous experience in a security role including within a highly regulated environment.
• You will be familiar with HMG security policies and a willingness to upskill understanding relating to the national baseline measures for the storage, handling, movement and routine destruction of Cryptographic items.
• You will have knowledge of recognised standards and methodologies for managing risk and security.
• You will have proven experience in managing sensitive, classified material or high security assets. Experience with auditing, compliance, and risk management would be beneficial in this role.
• As Crypto Custodian, you will be required to attend a recognised Cryptographic Custodian Course.

The Security Team:

Our Security Team is multi-disciplinary, encompassing physical, personnel, information, and cyber security. Our colleagues bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, creating an environment where you can enhance the way we approach security by contributing your own skills and expertise. You’ll also have the opportunity to grow as a security professional by gaining exposure to, and understanding of, other disciplines through our converged and collaborative approach.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 26th June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.