UK Ministry of Defence
Pathfinder Security Officer
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Pathfinder Security Officer
Pathfinder Security Officer (PSyO) – RAF Wyton
About the Role
The Pathfinder Security Officer (PSyO) is a pivotal position within Defence Intelligence (DI), supporting critical operations by ensuring full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and procedural security requirements. This role sits at the intersection of physical, personnel, information, and STRAP (Specifically Targeted Requirement for Access and Protection) security, championing a robust security culture while leading strategic security initiatives. The post is based at RAF Wyton and operates at 37 hours per week (no hybrid working permitted).
Key Function: Act as the principal security advisor, fostering trust and safeguarding sensitive intelligence activities across internal and external partners.
Responsibilities
The Pathfinder Security Officer will:
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Lead security strategy and compliance:
- Ensure JSP 440 compliance and smooth execution of all security policies at RAF Wyton.
- Oversee protective, personnel, document, and information security, including dealing with complex scenarios requiring independent judgement.
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Coordinate security activities and processes:
- Manage guarding, monitoring arrangements, and contractor interfaces with established strict standards.
- Procure, implement, and audit Pathfinder Security Orders to maintain a proactive and well-documented security framework.
- Facilitate the 更新 of access controls, inductions, pre-and-de-induction checks, and compliance audits.
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Manage STRAP function:
- Authorise verification processes for STRAP material, maintaining records and audit trails for full accountability.
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Respond to security incidents and crises:
- Investigate security breaches/infringements and report findings with due urgency.
- Minimise controllable risks to sustain operational resilience during disruptions.
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Enhance a security conscience:
- Champion security awareness initiatives across teams, embedding good practice through education and behavioural incentives.
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Represent the MOD internally:
- Present findings, contribute to policy recommendations at meetings, and drive efficiency through best-practice innovation.
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Mentor and lead teams as required:
- Support professional growth, manage subordinates within security structures, and reduce dependency by building expertise.
About Defence Intelligence (DI)
DI creates actionable intelligence with strategic foresight, supporting decision-makers in tackling multi-domain threats. Our modus operandi couples civilian and military expertise to advance: ✔ Finance programmes ✔ Operational analysis ✔ Emerging technology adoption
Our work embodies inclusive leadership: we actively recruit diverse talent, prioritise flexibility (as applicable), and ensure every contribution is judged purely on merit.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Substantial experience managing high-security environments and security policy implementation.
- Ability to lead, influence large stakeholders and balance competing priorities.
- ** Confederate communication (verbal/written)** to brief, advise and coach peers at executive levels.
- Unwavering judgement and decision-making on risks, incidents, and ethical factors.
- Bespoke prioritisation delivering complex worklado, under strict deadlines.
- Acute attention to detail for record-keeping, sensitive info division, and compliance integrity.
- Discreet professionalism towards disclosed matters.
- Technical proficiency in vetting systems, IT platforms, and OFFICE tools.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in STRAP protocols, ample line management roles, or formal qualifications in:
- Business administration
- Security management
- Vetting complexity or risk assessment
Key Requirements
| Skeleton Skill | Level | Leaders |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel Security | Principal | Guide role default |
| Optical Behaviours and Technical Skills will be accessioned per the Civil Service Success Profile system during your application. |
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Working Arrangements
- Full-time office presence (100% attendance) is mandatory.
- Organisational leave: 25 yearly days (30 max upon seniority) + statutory Bank Holidays-dependent days.
- Benefits include but are not limited to:
✔ Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contribution: 28.97%) ✔ Flexible working options / cultural perks: 🎯 Onsite sports clubs, gyms + shops 🎯 Elite pension options, extended leave (maternity/paternity/adoption included) 🅰 Standards of excellence: compensation at £46,040 p.a. + bonus unsmoothed by dedicated MOD systematic contributions. � Realm: Chartering/shop facilities available
Security Requirements
Swplayed candidates must undergo: 🔒 Criminal record check 🔒 Projected DV/clearance validated vetting charter 🔒 Regulations: access privileges on baseline data compliance rules
Additional Notes
- Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this role.
- Nationality: UK-only applicants eligible. All offers tentative until security and core checks confirm completion.
Contact & Further Guidance
For applicants: Email: ukstratcom-di-ncgi-recruitment@mod.gov.uk
For a recent legal confirmation of the enclosed application check disposition and our GDPR data or access civil service scoping by email: CivServDisabilities Points@csc.gov.uk
Progress & Feedback
All stages communicate experiences via: 📌 CS Jobs dashboard + more
🆓 No Forms captioning for job-apps responded in a open statements will undergo an iterative analysis framework (advised 500 imported knowledge notes)
Future Outlook
As Cyber Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) reconfigures, this role may re-emerge under transformative operational reimaginations near RAF Wyton. Adaptations will permeate through employee engagement to skateboard new initiatives aligned with national projection.
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