FCAS Specialist Facility Security Professional

Job Title: FCAS Specialist Facility Security Professional

Location: Warton- On Site, 5 days per week

Salary: £51,772+ (DOE)

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:

Working within the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, this role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking security function helping to protect people, information, technology and critical capabilities. As part of a growing multidisciplinary team, you will support the operation of access controls, sensitive information and security processes that enable some of BAE Systems’ most significant and strategically important programmes to operate securely and effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a modern, multinational approach to security, supporting highly sensitive and multi-layered defence programmes. Working closely with a range of stakeholders across the business, you will gain exposure to evolving security practices, develop specialist knowledge and play an important role in shaping and strengthening the future security framework of BAE Systems. Your role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning and long-term career development within a critical business function.

Core duties:

• Support and deputise for Security Administration activities, overseeing access permissions to protect FCAS personnel, systems, information and assets
• Liaise with MOD Compartment Administrators to verify security clearances and maintain accurate access control
• Coordinate visitor access requests, information management activities and stakeholder communications across BAE Systems, MOD and industry partners
• Partner with business teams to ensure contractual security requirements are delivered within agreed timescales and standards
• Promote a positive security culture, supporting compliance with GovS 007 and BAE Systems policies while driving continuous improvement and reducing security risk

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrable experience working within secure, regulated environments, applying UK Government and Defence security policies and procedures
• Good understanding of access control, information security and classified material handling, supported by practical experience
• Demonstratable ability to maintain accurate records, coordinate sensitive information and uphold strict confidentiality standards
• Experience assessing security risks, identifying issues and implementing effective solutions to maintain compliance
• Ample written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance, influence outcomes and collaborate across business, government and industry partners

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.

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

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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