Security Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Advisor role to join Boeing Defence UK at Wattisham, supporting the UK Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) programme with some possibility of flexible work arrangements.

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd seeks a security professional, with recent practical experience in a high tempo working environment, to join a growing security team in the UK. Forming part of Boeing’s Global Security Activity, the BDUK Security team provides the full suite of Government and Corporate security and risk management support and advice to BDUK programmes and functions.

As well as executing a wide range of ad hoc security taskings, the successful candidate will deliver a programme required statement of work, provide direct security support to the programme as well as advice to the BDUK business, its functions and other programmes across all traditional security domains (including cyber/information security).

Reporting directly to the BDUK Security Operations Manager, the appointment will also interact closely with colleagues from Global Security in ensuring Boeing Enterprise security standards are applied consistently across the Europe, Russia/CIS and Americas Region and for providing international surge support in crisis scenarios.

BDUK Security Advisors are expected to work closely with their information security counterparts to deliver an integrated and focused security effect, so a proven track record of collaboration and knowledge in the cyber domain is expected.

This is not an Ex Pat position and will be contracted under ILHE arrangements. The post will be customer site based with some travel within UK (up to 10% distraction).

Position Responsibilities:

• Respond to and take early action for emergency situations and reports of loss/compromise
• Conduct periodic reviews and compliance audit of UK Government/MOD accredited facilities
• Implement UK Government industrial security and contract security procedures
• Implement supply chain security activities
• Draft security risk reports for programme review
• Identify the need for and develop business-focused security policies and supporting procedures and processes
• Conduct risk, physical and information security assessments, including those for new sites
• Investigate security breaches and drive their subsequent resolution and reporting
• Provide security support to new infrastructure tasks including drafting statements of work, compiling operational requirements for security systems and conducting through-life performance audits
• Facilitate the security aspects of business and emergency preparedness plans and support country crisis coordination activities
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security learning materials
• Identify, analyse and disseminate threat based information
• Contribute to the planning and event support of activities involving significant BDUK presence (including air shows, conferences and exhibitions)
• Draft security management plans for programme-based activities
• Provide ad hoc security advice and support to the wider Boeing UK business, including its subsidiaries, as required
• Manage the tactical security requirements for any assigned facilities in conjunction with the Facilities team and on-site contracted services
• Represent Boeing at company, government and industry focus and security working groups
• Prepare BDUK employees for deployment to high threat locations and provide routine travel security support and advice
• Task and supervise security suppliers (including executive protection, security systems, threat information, technical security counter measures sweeps, and forensic support)
• Liaise with national law enforcement and security agencies
• Maintain currency with all Boeing and Host Nation Safety/Security policies and procedures and contribute to the research of specific mitigation strategies on behalf of the BDUK Security Operations Manager

The successful candidate will likely have a multi-disciplinary security/ law enforcement/ intelligence/ corporate security background, probably at senior supervisory or management level, and a demonstrated ability to operate at high tempo with minimum supervision across diverse areas of professional security competence. Applicants with recent UK Defence Security experience, particularly cyber/ information security, and/or related qualifications, will be viewed favourably.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A recent working knowledge of military and/or civilian airfield environments, and relevant regulatory/legislative drivers
• Experience in applying risk-managed security solutions in a large Corporate or Government organization and a practical understanding of UK Government industrial security requirements
• A thorough working knowledge of the HMG Security Policy Framework and/or JSP 440 Defence Manual of Security
• Experience in the security aspects of trade/export controls
• Practical interview (including statement taking) and report writing skills
• Experience of Security Audit/Compliance in accordance with ISO or other recognisable standards
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, and be conversant with common Microsoft Office productivity applications (MS Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc); an ability to brief and convince at senior management/executive level is a key requirement

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A relevant diploma or degree

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)