Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on.

In our world, it all matters.

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£48,801 – £50,270 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with UK and international travel, depending on business need

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.

Protecting government assets is a big picture operation for us. That’s why our Technical Security team is made up of all kinds of talent. From security design engineers creating solutions for global threats to technical installers guarding the UK’s most sensitive assets in real time, this team provides the full spectrum of protection for the UK around the world. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

• Act as team leader on UK and overseas technical security countermeasures activities and partner with stakeholders to detect technical attacks
• Set the direction and scope of endpoint forensic investigations and lead projects to research and identify technical security vulnerabilities
• Develop and implement safe systems of work, ensuring colleagues comply with risk assessments and health and safety policies and procedures
• Lead a supportive and collaborative team on installation and construction security assurance, technical security inspections, acoustic testing, radio frequency integrity testing, live monitoring, TEMPEST testing and other specialised tasks at UK and overseas locations
• Prepare written inspection reports and provide technical support and advice to colleagues
• Propose innovative ideas that demonstrate a culture of continual improvement and efficiency, support the triage of new requests for countermeasures, and maintain professional expertise relating to the latest technologies and best practice

• Level 4 Security or Engineering qualification, or a Physics, Engineering or Technology based Level 3 qualification with the ability to obtain a Level 4 within five years of appointment
• Well developed experience of managing small teams, and practical knowledge of working with technical protective security systems
• Strong interest in a wide range of practical technical skills, including electronics, IT, networks, mechanics and construction
• Knowledge of construction security procedures and administration desirable
• Understanding of software development and programming, and radio principles, desirable
• Prepared to travel regularly to locations in the UK and overseas – international trips may vary between one to six weeks, while UK travel will routinely involve overnight stays
• Flexible approach to timetable and willingness to work at weekends and out of hours

• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement
• Civil Service Pension
• Access to training and other development opportunities
• On-site gym, nursery, café and restaurant
• Interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Closing date:
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 17th June 2026

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer and a Carer Confident workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.