Technical Security Consultant

Technical Security Consultant (294jc) – Sudbury – £60,000 – £75,000 + Benefits

Our client is a specialist consultancy operating at the intersection of security, engineering, construction, architecture and infrastructure design.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

They provide security assessment, design assurance and technical consultancy services across a range of complex and sensitive environments, including critical national infrastructure, government, defence and high-security commercial projects.

They are now looking to recruit a Technical Security Consultant to join their team based in Sudbury.

This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong military technical background, particularly from the Royal Signals, CIS, communications, Electronic Warfare or a related technical discipline, who wants to develop or continue a professional career within security consultancy.

Importantly, this is not simply a traditional security management position. The role involves understanding how physical, electronic, communications and networked security systems come together as part of the overall design and protection of a site or facility.

Working alongside experienced security consultants and other technical specialists, you will support and ultimately lead elements of security assessment, system design and design assurance.

Projects can incorporate a broad range of technologies and protective measures, including:

• IP CCTV and video management systems
• Access control and identity management
• Security network architecture
• ANPR and vehicle access systems
• Perimeter detection and protection
• Integrated security management systems
• Security zoning and site segmentation
• Vehicle barriers, blockers and gates
• Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
• Ballistic and blast protection
• Critical asset protection
• Security command-and-control systems

You will undertake site surveys and security assessments, contribute to design reviews and help produce technical reports, specifications and supporting documentation.

You will also review network and system architectures, support security integration and commissioning activity, and work with project teams throughout the implementation of security solutions.

We are particularly interested in hearing from veterans with a strong technical communications, networking or security background.

You may have served within the Royal Signals or worked within military CIS, communications, Electronic Warfare, technical intelligence or another relevant engineering discipline.

You do not necessarily need to have spent your military career working with commercial security systems. Of greater importance is a sound understanding of networked communications systems, IP networking and complex technical environments, together with the ability to analyse information and understand how different systems interact.

Previous experience within defence, critical infrastructure, secure facilities, CCTV, access control, information assurance or cyber security would be advantageous.

You should also have:

• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• A good understanding of IP networking fundamentals
• The ability to analyse complex systems and technical information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and client-focused approach
• The confidence to work both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams
• A full UK driving licence
• The flexibility to travel to client sites throughout the UK when required
• Existing security clearance or the ability to obtain appropriate clearance

This is particularly interesting for somebody looking at security consultancy as a long-term…