Security Manager

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Tewkesbury and Fleet form part of our ICI division. In the land domain, our T7 and T4 multi-mission robots deliver next-generation remote capabilities and uncompromised performance. We design and manufacture world-leading land force protection systems, cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA), electronic warfare (EW) and encryption capabilities. Our cyber capabilities provide an information advantage in the fields of kinetic conflict, cyber warfare, force protection and counterterrorism.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support

Job Description:

Accountable to the UK Security Director for security across physical, personnel and information security portfolios to ensure that ICI EMEA is properly serviced to comply with the contractual requirements imposed by its customer base consisting of International Government and multiple UK Government / MOD contracting authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable as the designated HMG Security Controller in accordance with the Security Policy Framework. Act as the primary point of contact for all Government Contracting Authorities and for ensuring the application of security controls for the appropriate protection of personnel, physical and information assets.
• Management and development of a team delivering security to the business across all security domains to facilitate policy and strategy implementation.
• Lead and direct technical professionals in Information Security.
• Accountable for the ongoing certification to ISO 27001. Reviewing, rationalising, revising and aligning ISMS policies with business strategy.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with HMG Customer and Corporate security requirements in support of current and future contracts.
• Alignment of local policies with Corporate policy flow down.
• Accountable to the contracting authority for Security Aspects Letters (SAL) and managing the flow down of SAL requirements to 3rd parties / subcontractors.
• Accountable for Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) compliance.
• Accountable for the security requirements of all overseas travel to meet with HMG & Corporate requirements.
• Maintain excellent relations with HMG security authorities (DE&S, CyDR, IVCO and NSV etc.) and local agencies (police and local authorities).
  • Contribute to UK-wide Security projects and collaborate with Security Professionals from other L3Harris UK sites as a member of the L3Harris UK Security Managers Forum.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Must be able to obtain security clearance at the Developed Vetting (DV) level.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with Government / MOD in the security field to include comprehensive experience of working with HMG information assets in a secure environment.
• Working knowledge of Government Functional Standard GovS007 – Security and International Standard for Information Security Management - ISO 27001.
• Detailed understanding of HMG personnel vetting processes.
• Experience of driving continuous improvements in business processes and the ability to identify root cause corrective actions.
• Highest ethical standards, integrity and conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to achieve effective partnerships and relationships in a multi-discipline environment, including the ability to brief up to Board Level directors.
• Strong, effective leadership, mentoring and conflict resolution skills.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor is desirable.
• Member of DISA and other professional IA bodies is desirable.
• Previous experience of financial CAPEX and OPEX budgeting and management.
• An analytical mind capable of ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking to solve problems.
• Demonstrable organisation and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills.
• Outstanding management skills that demonstrate openness to change and the ability to manage multiple, complex activities and achieve tight deadlines.
• Displays a high level of respect, diplomacy and tact when dealing with stakeholders.
• A self-starter committed to delivery and personal development of self and team.
• Emotionally resilient, highly flexible and a naturally inquisitive individual.

Important to know:

Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.