Deputy Site Security Manager - #1775164

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Deputy Site Security Manager LR07

Glasgow

Are you looking to build your career as a security professional? Do you want the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support with your learning and development? Then look no further…

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Site Security Manager to join our team in Glasgow. As Deputy Site Security Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Site Security Manager with the daily security operations and administration of our Glasgow site as well as security assistance to other Thales UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Site Security Manager, on a day-to-day basis you’ll be involved in:

• Managing efficient and effective co-ordination and execution of the sites’ security operations in the areas of physical, material, document, personnel and information security, ensuring Facility Security Clearance (FSC) is maintained / managed along as being site POC for engagements with accreditors.
• Implementing policies and processes in accordance with corporate governance in relation to security as defined in Chorus referential system
• Attending site management meetings
• Assisting with site internal and external audits
• Creation, implementation and maintenance of Site Security Plan (SSP)
• Maintaining the site security risk register
• Implementing and supporting the correct issuing, storage, mustering and destruction of classified assets
• Providing advice to site management, PSO’s, IAOs and employees on security matters
• Providing advice to Site Security Contacts (SSC)
• Security Grading Guides (SGG) in addition to SAL’s
• Supporting F1686 process - approval of UK S sub-contractors or overseas collaboration/sub-contacts.
• Supporting incoming and outgoing IVCO notifications for government-to-government visit requests and letter of Intent (LOI) approvals.
• Working closely with 3rd party service providers as jointly agreed by Thales in the scope of work paper in respect of the implementation of the manned guarding contract.
• Maintaining Thales site accreditation and/or relevant HMG accreditations
• Communicate information management and security awareness campaigns to all employees and contracted staff.
• Liaison with customer / sub-contractor security organisations to advise on the correct and secure conduct of all contracts
  
  
  

About You

Ideally, you’ll:

• Be able to demonstrate relevant experience working in a similar security related role/environment OR have an interest in developing your career in this area
• Have knowledge and understanding of List X(FSC) and the UK MoD cryptographic procedures.
• Experience working as a Crypto Custodian/Alternate or possess equivalent certification/qualification in Security.
• Possess good organisational, communication, presentation and report writing skill
• Have experience of building relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Be a self-starter with a positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
  
  
  

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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