FCDO Services
Services Senior Technical Security Countermeasure
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Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer
Reference number: 472552
Salary: £48,801 – £50,270 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Location: 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
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.
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.
Focus Areas
- Keeping people and information safe
- Solving unique problems
- Broadening your horizons
- It all matters
Role Overview
Focus on protecting some of the UK’s most sensitive security assets
When you join us in this significant front line role you’ll have an exciting opportunity to make a direct contribution to the UK’s national security as you work to protect some of the government’s most sensitive assets. Acting as the team leader on UK and overseas technical security countermeasures activities, and partnering with our stakeholders to detect technical attacks, you’ll set the direction and scope of endpoint forensic investigations, and work on projects designed to research and identify technical security vulnerabilities. We’ll also expect you to develop and implement safe systems of work, ensuring your colleagues cooperate with risk assessments and comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
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Your day-to-day work will include:
- Leading a supportive and collaborative team on installation and construction security assurance, technical security inspections, acoustic testing, radio frequency integrity testing and live monitoring, TEMPEST testing, and other specialised tasks at UK and overseas locations.
- A strong focus on meeting the highest standards relating to pre-deployment planning, preparing equipment for inspection, installing or maintaining equipment, and preparing written inspection reports.
- Working on a range of R&D projects, and providing technical support and advice to your colleagues.
- Proposing innovative ideas that demonstrate a culture of continual improvement and efficiency.
- Supporting the triage of new requests for countermeasures, and maintaining your own professional expertise relating to the latest technologies and best practice.
Skills and Qualifications
- Level 4 Security or Engineering qualification, or a Physics, Engineering or Technology based Level 3 qualification with the ability to obtain a Level 4 Security or Engineering qualification within five years of your appointment.
- Well developed experience of managing small teams, and practical knowledge of working with technical protective security systems.
- Highly motivated and with plenty of ingenuity, tenacity and creativity.
- Strong interest in a wide range of practical technical skills, including electronics, IT, networks, mechanics and construction.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of construction security procedures and administration.
- Understanding of software development and programming, and radio principles.
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Travel Requirements
- Regularly travel to locations in the UK and overseas.
- International trips may vary between one to six weeks.
- UK travel will routinely involve overnight stays.
- Flexible approach to your timetable, and be prepared to work at weekends and out of hours.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement and a 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.
Application Process
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.
Additional Information
Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.
Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 19th August 2026.
About Us
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
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 why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
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