FCDO Services
Technical Security Development Engineer
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Technical Security Development Engineer
Reference number: 482844
Salary: £43,088 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working 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.
Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.
Bringing energy to embassies.
Designing systems that protect.
Realising the power of your skills.
It all matters.
Solve critical challenges that protect secure spaces
As our Physical Technical Security Development Engineer, you’ll bring your deep-thinking technical mindset to resolve technical challenges as you work to create new Secure Spaces systems and capabilities. Working across Innovation & Development and with teams in UK NACE, you’ll design solutions, adapt, modify and enhance security systems to meet user requirements. Your ability to learn new technologies, analyse information and generate ideas would help you thrive in this role, as would your technical judgement and drive to keep things moving at pace.
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- Test products thoroughly, understanding how they’ll work beyond the lab in real installation environments – and using what you learn to improve future designs.
- Deliver across multiple workstreams, knowing how to prioritise tasks, manage workload and even ask for support when needed.
- Work closely with colleagues, customers and suppliers to turn requirements into solutions, helping develop the products that meet the needs of the people who rely on them.
Bring your technical expertise to physical security
- Bring hands-on experience in secure working environments and physical technical security, accompanied by knowledge of systems such as access control and CCTV.
- Experience in designing, installing and supporting technical physical systems would be particularly useful, especially if you have a genuine interest in emerging physical security technologies and the curiosity to get up to speed with new disciplines quickly.
- A strong analytical thinker, you’ll be someone who enjoys getting to the heart of a technical problem and understanding what’s the detailed requirements and working out how to test a solution properly.
- A people’s person through and through, you’ll practice strong stakeholder management as you balance the needs of internal customers with delivering project outcomes.
- Confident and adaptable – contributing ideas and finding solutions when things don’t go to plan.
- This is a role where your problem-solving skills and curiosity can make all the difference – shaping both the products we deliver today and the capabilities we develop for tomorrow.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
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Every 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. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 26th October 2026.
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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