Security Controller

A specialist defence solutions provider is seeking a Security Controller to support the 24/7 operations of protecting a key site in the Middle East. The Security Controller will be monitoring and controlling actions of a defence system that provides 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 detail), and be able to handle pressure. The Security Controller ideally would have direct experience in the military working in radar operations or an operations room.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

Using systems to proactively monitor predefined airspace for potential aerial threats

Perform dynamic searches driven from visual sightings of potential threats

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

Coordinate with Security Liaison Teams in response to drone-related threats

Implement countermeasures including RF jamming to neutralize drone threats

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

Adhere to local and international security regulations

To resolve, configure, operate, and troubleshoot various IT and security tools

Proactively monitor software and hardware and report any issues to 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 on shift (12 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:

Essential:

Strong security operations experience

Experience working within hostile environments

Is flexible to work the above shift rotation

Is resilient, professional, calm under pressure, and have strong attention to detail

Have excellent communication, decision-making, and IT skills

Desirables:

A military background especially with experience in radar operations

Previous experience of working within an Operations Room on a shift rotation

Relatable IT & Technical qualifications and experience

Past experience in detection and countermeasure technologies

Current SC or DV clearance

Current SIA CCTV licence

Salary: £70,000

Benefits: Pension (4%), training, Private medical (covers family), Life Assurance, 25 days hols and more