Hybrid Security Adviser – Air Combat Domain

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About the role

  • Security Adviser engaging with UK Government and international partners in the FCAS programme. Leading risk analysis and security assurance for the Global Combat Air Programme.

Responsibilities

  • Report to the Assistant Head of Security (Product & Industry) within FCAS.
  • Lead engagement with the UK Product and Supply Chain Teams, coordinating sub-working groups and managing deliverables.
  • Contribute to GCAP’s trilateral security strategy, engaging directly with Japanese and Italian counterparts through GIGO (GCAP International Government Organisation).
  • Deliver risk analysis and assurance on technical development and acquisition workstreams, including the Tempest demonstrator.
  • Lead on industry-facing activities including product-focused media queries.
  • Represent FCAS Security at working groups and governance forums, escalating risks and advising on mitigation.
  • Provide comprehensive support to security assurance processes for UK-only and GCAP projects.

Requirements

  • Strong and confident communicator, capable of engaging both Government and Industry stakeholders at national and international levels.
  • Experience working on risk management in engineering or defence contexts.
  • Proven ability to challenge constructively and work across hierarchical boundaries.
  • Understanding of UK Defence acquisition processes.
  • Direct experience with international government or defence partnerships.
  • Familiarity with UK Military or Defence industry.
  • Experience working on classified systems and with secure-by-design principles.
  • Creative thinking and proactive problem-solving in complex environments.

Job title

Security Adviser – Air Combat Domain

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£550 per day

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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