Security Controller

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Today
£70,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
29 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Pension (4%) Training Private medical (covers family) Life assurance 25 days hols

A specialist defence solutions provider is seeking a Security Controller to support the 24/7 operations of protecting a site in the Middle East. The Security Controller will be monitoring and controlling the actions of defence systems that provide an operational view of real-time threats in the vicinity. The Security Controller must have worked within a hostile environment, must be flexible to work shift rotations (see below for more details), and be able to work under high pressure. The Security Controller will need direct experience in the military or law enforcement, working in CUAS operations or a related environment.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

Using systems to monitor predefined airspace for potential aerial threats proactively

Perform dynamic searches driven by visual sightings of potential threats

Analyse and assess potential UAS threats, determining the level of risk, validity, and appropriate response measures

Coordinate with security teams in response to UAS-related threats

Implement countermeasures to neutralise UAS threats

Maintain detailed records of events, drone detections, incidents, and responses for analysis and reporting purposes

Adhere to local and international security regulations

Resolve, configure, operate, and troubleshoot various IT and security tools

Proactively monitor software and hardware, and report any issues to the support desk and manage customer-facing communications

Represent the Company on-site and be responsible for producing regular reporting and insight for your employer

Train & upskill local security forces regarding some systems situated within certain contexts

Shifts:

4 weeks overseas (8-hour shifts daily (day or night) whilst in country on shift), 1 week overseas or UK head office and 3 weeks off.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications required:

Have a strong background in the military or law enforcement

Experience working in hostile environments

Minimum 3 years with direct CUAS operational experience

Experience supporting large industrial and/or governmental infrastructure/facilities

Have relevant qualifications and certifications for this role

Must hold or previously have had security clearance

Clean record

Is highly professional

Strong teamwork, communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Able to remain calm and operate under high pressure

Is flexible to work the above shift rotation

Salary: £70,000

Benefits: pension (4%), training, private medical (covers family), life assurance, 25 days hols

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