Operational Security Officer (Defence)

TL;DR

Operational Security Officer (Defence): Managing travel security, personnel vetting, and operational risk for overseas deployments with an accent on high-risk environment support and threat mitigation. Focus on conducting security investigations, delivering UK Deployment Ready Training, and coordinating in-country security for high-risk areas.

Location: Fareham Hampshire or Farnborough, UK. Must be a sole UK national.

Company

Leading defence and security company specializing in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems.

What you will do

• Coordinate travel security and develop UK Deployment Ready Training for personnel.
• Plan and support deployments to higher-risk environments, providing real-time security advice and debriefs.
• Conduct complex security investigations to identify vulnerabilities and threat actors.
• Manage the International Visitors Co-ordination Office (IVCO) and the frequent traveller programme.
• Perform risk assessments across operations and projects within the Insider threat programme.
• Support Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) activity and security interviews.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operational, physical, personnel, and travel security roles.
• Must be a sole UK national.
• Experience working in or supporting high-risk or overseas environments.
• Knowledge of TSCM, penetration testing, and counter-surveillance techniques.
• Medical experience and strong analytical/investigative capabilities.
• Ability to undergo National Security Vetting and workforce screening activities.

Nice to have

• Policing or military background.
• Remote travel experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of Scandinavia's largest defence company.
• Access to world-leading solutions and innovation in aviation, space, and civil security.
• Growing UK presence offering a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.