Site Security Controller Yeovil at BAE Systems

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

47000.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Security Control, IT Security, Security Accreditation, UK Legislative Compliance, Security Awareness Training, AACS Management, IDS Management, CCTV Management, Security Aspect Letters, Incident Response, Risk Escalation, Government Functional Standard GovS 007, Joint Service Publication 440/441/490, Information Assurance Standards, Physical Security Integrated Management Systems

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Site Security Controller Yeovil Location: Yeovil Salary: Circa £ 47,000 What you’ll be doing: Working with the IT Security team to ensure that the Company’s networks remain secure and compliant with legislative policies Being the first point of contact for any site security and security accreditation related issues Ensuring that UK legislative and Company policies are adhered to across the site Conducting site specific and corporate Security Awareness training in various formats Providing management of AACS, IDS, and CCTV across the site Liaising with project teams and responding to Security Aspect Letters relating to projects on site Providing the response to, and investigating security incidents in a timely manner, ensuring that they are dealt with appropriately or escalated if necessary Highlighting and escalating any risks to the site or Company to the Regional Security Manager Liaising with, and providing advice and guidance to, the wider UK Security team. Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge and experience of UK Government Security frameworks such as: Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security Joint Service Publication 440/441/490 Information Assurance Standards Experience of Physical Security Integrated Management Systems Previous experience as a Site Security Controller Desirable Security qualifications :Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Team As a Site Security Controller you will be managing the security operations of an important BAE Systems Digital Intelligence site based in Yeovil, helping secure the business by implementing Company and client security requirements relating to its people, infrastructure, information, and assets. Providing day-to-day operational support, guidance, and advice to staff with regards to all aspects of protective security; ensuring security policy is adhered to and/or risk managed appropriately. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their responsibilities in securing the site 24/7, and must be able to manage time, individuals, and infrastructure to ensure the integrity of the site and its classified areas. Working on his/her own initiative and as part of a team, they must have the ability to liaise with key stakeholders on sensitive matters Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 13th March 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. #LI-NS1 #LI-OnSte

Responsibilities

The Site Security Controller will work with the IT Security team to maintain network security and compliance, acting as the primary contact for site security and accreditation issues. Responsibilities include managing security systems, conducting training, investigating incidents, and escalating risks to management.