Security Systems Associate Engineer

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington or Remote

Department: Security/ Safety & Regulatory Affairs

Security Clearance: SC must be obtained if selected.

Why we need you

Reporting to the Nuclear Security Case Manager, the Security Systems Associate Engineer plays a key role in assisting in the design of the Integrated Security Solution for the Rolls-Royce SMR power station, supporting the development of the nuclear security case, the successful completion of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process, and the ongoing support of the generic design.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the design of the site security solution.
• Assist in the implementation of the Categorisation and Classification (Cat and Class) framework for security to support Secure by Design (SbyD).
• Assist in the development of the Physical Protection System (PPS) and Cyber Protection System (CPS) to deliver integrated security effects, within an Integrated Security Solution (ISS), that meet or exceed the ONR’s required outcomes.
• Aiding the integrating of the PPS and CPS design activities with engineering activities and processes to support SbyD.
• Supporting the management of security requirements.
• Aiding functional modelling of security functions and interfaces.
• Collection of evidence from engineering processes, validation and verification to support the security case.
• Create documentation of requirements so they can be understood by engineers, and non-engineers.
• Preparation of detailed workflow and diagrams that describe input, output and logical operation of the ISS, including relevant aspects of physical, personnel and cyber security.
• Assists the production of high-level designs and supports processes for maintaining the security of a service through its full life cycle.
• Assists in the communication of security requirements into application design elements including documenting specific security criteria.

Legal & Regulatory Requirements

• Describes the major legislative regulatory instruments relevant to security legislation and regulation relevant to the role.
• Maintains understanding of regulations that will impact the role.
• Follows documented procedures for compliance or regulations.

Risk Management

• Describes the basic principles of risk understanding and mitigation.
• Supports other security professionals in carrying out risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Follows documented principles and guidelines for risk understanding and mitigation.

Experience & Knowledge

• Relevant security certification or training to demonstrate domain knowledge.
• Systems engineering, including use of industry-standard requirements management and systems modelling tools.
• Experience delivering security for new build or large projects within the critical national infrastructure or incorporating nuclear power (civil or defence).

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in engineering or related discipline. If you meet around 75% of the criteria, we still want to hear from you.

Working style

The team is hybrid, relaxed and highly collaborative, with occasional travel to Derby for team activities or in‑person sessions. We can offer flexible and part‑time options.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £39,400
• Benefit allowance: £2,200
• Bonus opportunity: 12.5%
• Life assurance: 6x pensionable salary
• Income protection: 50%
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• £250 new joiner payment

Security and financial probity checks (including DBS/SC) form part of our offer process, but they are always assessed in context and are not pass/fail. However, this role requires the successful applicant to obtain SC clearance and therefore must be a UK national.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Rolls‑Royce SMR

A career with Rolls‑Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

Our culture

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture.

What we offer

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls‑Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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