FCAS Security Lead - Strategic Physical Infrastructure Specialist

Job Title\: FCAS Security Lead - Strategic Physical Infrastructure Specialist

Location\: Warton - On Site, 5 days per week

Referral Scheme\: £1000

Grade\: F

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\:

Working at the forefront of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), this senior leadership role provides a unique opportunity to shape and deliver Protective Security strategy across one of the UK's most aspiring and internationally collaborative defence programmes. You will progress the development of security governance, risk mitigation and assurance frameworks that enable secure innovation, supporting multi-faceted multinational programmes, advanced technologies and strategic partnerships. Working closely with senior leaders, government stakeholders and international partners, you will help create an environment where security enables programme delivery, growth and collaboration.

As a key member of the Security leadership community, you will influence strategy, policy and agreement-making across FCAS and associated national programmes. Your role offers significant scope to drive continuous improvement, develop high-performing teams and contribute to future business opportunities, bids and market growth activities. Combining strategic guidance with knowledge in security, governance and emerging threats, you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical capabilities while supporting the successful delivery of next-generation defence solutions for BAE Systems and its customers.

Core duties\:

• Lead the strategic development and oversight of secure physical infrastructure solutions, ensuring FCAS facilities support current and future programme requirements
• Establish and maintain governance, assurance and compliance frameworks for secure facilities, driving continuous improvement and reducing operational security risk
• Partner with senior business leaders, government stakeholders and international collaborators to align infrastructure security requirements with programme targets
• Oversee the planning, implementation and optimisation of secure environments, ensuring facilities, physical assets and associated controls enable effective programme delivery
• Provide coordination and specialist guidance across physical infrastructure and protective security activities, developing organisational capability and supporting future business growth, bids and multinational partnerships

Essential Skills\:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with professional security accreditation or membership preferred
• Significant experience developing and delivering security strategies, protecting classified information and high-value assets within multi-layered environments
• Extensive knowledge of UK Government and industry security policies, standards, regulatory requirements and best practice frameworks
• Demonstrable experience overseeing investigations, incident response, risk management and intelligence-led security strategy-making activities
• Demonstrated leadership experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and providing strategic security advice within large, international organisations, balancing operational, commercial and business goals

The FCAS Security Team\:

This team sits at the centre of production operations, driving business integration, governance and operational excellence across multiple functions. By coordinating information flow, establishing standards and supporting strategic business goals, bids and continuous improvement activities, the team enables effective strategy-making and helps deliver successful programme and business outcomes.

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\: 1st September 2026