Deputy Security Controller

Job Title\: Deputy Security Controller

Location\: Glascoed – Hybrid 3-4 days per week on site with occasional travel

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

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: 6

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As a Deputy Security Controller, you will manage the physical, technical and personnel security posture for our Glascoed and Radway Green site alongside the wider Security Operations Team.

To achieve this, you will liaise with both external MoD & civilian authorities regarding technical information, manage protectively marked material, ensure implementation of physical and documentary security policies and ensure security policies and measures are up to date.

Core duties\:

• You will assess the adequacy of the security measures within their business area to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date and take account of developments
• You will conduct and review security assessments and define operational requirements for the assigned work stream to protect critical assets in line with company policies, regulations and contractual requirements
• You will provide subject matter expertise on personnel, physical and/or information security processes and procedures to ensure adequate level of awareness across the Enterprise
• You will provide security advice and guidance to the business group internal and external stakeholders and make recommendations to improve security solutions for the work stream base, based on intelligence and analysis, and with guidance
• You will review, assure and improve workstream related activities, programs, frameworks and functional processes aimed at developing best practices and integrating efficient security solutions to enhance the security environment
• You will drive security best practice through knowledge sharing to ensure consistency within the business area and compliance with security policies and practices

Essential Skills\:

• You will bring a good understanding of government and industry standard security policy, standards and best practice guidance
• You will have knowledge of relevant MoD processes to include security and FSC processes, to develop knowledge of BAE Systems and security functions at a local level
• You will understand how the team coordinates their efforts to achieve the overall objectives of Security
• You will have good business acumen within the Security sub function and relevant Business group
• You will be knowledgeable in security risk management techniques
• You will demonstrate technical knowledge and skills reflective of a security professional who has progressed within security positions of increasing responsibility

The Security Operations Team\:

You will be joining a new role within an expanding team, providing growth prospects, that is responsible for both the physical and technical security across numerous defence solution sites. Playing a key role within a heavily regulated area of the business, you will be responsible for driving regulatory compliance, whilst being a key point of contact for various stakeholders, such as the MoD.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 11th September 2026