Deputy Security Controller

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Security Controller

Location: Washington – 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

Salary: £45,177

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Deputy Security Controller, you will manage the physical, technical and personnel security posture for our Washington 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.

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: 24th April 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.

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