Senior Security Adviser MSHQ
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Subject to formal establishment a vacancy will arise for a OF6 to serve as Senior Security Adviser MSHQ at Main Building on Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) Limited Commitment (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS) with an initial proposed start date of April 2026 for 36 Months.
The Military Strategic Headquarters (MSHQ) Senior Security Advisor (SSyA) the MSHQ SSyA is the senior security specialist within the Military Command working across the Defence security community (Defence Security and Resilience (DSR) Cyber Defence and Risk (CyDR) and Defence Intelligence (DI). It is the subject matter expert within the MSHQ functionally coordinating the delivery of security as a capability across the HQ and within the Military Commands. The SSyA works alongside the SSyA in each of the other three Defence Areas in the Reformed Defence Operating Model: Department of State National Armaments Director Group and Defence Nuclear Enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the four Military Command PSyA and enabling the Military Command Senior Security Risk Coordinators (SSRCs) to conduct effective security risk management within their commands and supporting them delivering security as a capability across the Force. Responsible for security governance risk management and compliance with policy the post integrates physical cyber personnel and people security and wider resilience risk management to reduce security risk exposure. The SSyA works directly to Chief of Staff MSHQ and directly supports VCDS and CDS on all security matters. The individual is a member of the Government Security Profession Security Institute and likely a Chartered Security Professional and has a strong professional network across the respective security disciplines. The role also enables wider Continuing Professional Development within the security community.
Unit Function
MSHQ Central Pillar. The Central Pillar coordinates the supporting functions and governance over the Military Commands.
Position Role:
The SSyA is the senior security specialist in MSHQ responsible for advising commanders and risk owners on all aspects of security providing governance managing security risks and delivery of security assurance. Reports directly to COS MSHQ.
Responsibilities:
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Sensitive Information Management
- Pressure Management
- Risk Analysis
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Security Training
- Risk Assessment
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
- Security Reports
