Security Operations Specialist

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The primary delivery location for this position is MOD Corsham.

Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.

Job description

Are you ready to take on a role that supports one of the largest and most complex programmes in defence? The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team in Corsham.

Our team is a diverse mix of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, working together to deliver critical defence capabilities. As a Security Operations Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our people, assets, and operations. This is a unique opportunity to develop your expertise in Ministry of Defence (MOD) security policies and procedures while contributing to the success of a programme that is essential to national security.

In this role, you will support physical security operations by coordinating and deploying measures to protect information, people, buildings, and equipment across the site. You will assist in planning, testing, and responding to security and emergency incidents, while also conducting assurance activities to address site security risks and drafting evidence-based risk mitigation statements for decision-makers.

You will develop and embed site security instructions and orders, implement effective security governance, and provide guidance, education, and training for all staff. Promoting a culture of security awareness and best practice across the organisation will be a key part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will maintain strong relationships with service providers, including the MOD Guard Service, to ensure a coordinated security approach. Other security operations tasks may be delegated to you by the Establishment Security Officer.

We are seeking a proactive individual with a passion for security and a commitment to excellence. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment, working alongside experienced professionals.

Due to security constraints, this post is exempt from hybrid working requests. Requests for flexible and condensed working patterns can be considered but may be limited. Candidates should consider this and must discuss with recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Reasonable Adjustments
We welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions. Due to the designated working area level for this role known as Information Protection Zone (IPZ) permission will need to be sought for any medical devices or assistive technology to be used in the IPZ. This is because the type of technology used is prohibited due to security. Permission is granted on a case by case basis and it is an essential function of the role to be able to work in the designated IPZ area.

We encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.

Please note, the working environment for this role is situated in an underground facility and therefore, for health & safety reasons the successful applicant must be physically able to climb thirteen flights of stairs in the event of an emergency.

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by the SDA Recruitment Team. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at [email removed]

Person specification

For this role, we are seeking the following:

• Experience of delivering security measures
• Experience in conducting assurance activities
• Experience in using MS Office products (Word, Excel)
• Experience of working in a high security environment

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Risk Understanding and Mitigation - Awareness
• Protective Security - Awareness

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,067 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Discover My Benefits: Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

At Sift, you will be assessed against the following;

Experience:

Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. Please include Job History and Full Qualification Details.

Behaviours:

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