UK NACE Technical Security Advisor

Job summary

Technical Security Advisor
£48,801 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. Full time, on site, with travel around the UK for conferences and meetings
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, 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.

Job description

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.

Keeping people and information safe.
Solving unique problems.
Broadening your horizons.
It all matters.

Communicate your technical security expertise every day
UK NACE sits at the centre of government security. As a Technical Security Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting UK interests, working closely with teams and departments across government and critical national infrastructure to keep the nation's most sensitive assets safe.
The technical security threat landscape never stands still, and neither do we. You'll work across His Majesty's Government, Five Eyes and other international allies, academia and industry; communicating the guidance, policy and standards that UK NACE sets. Your reach will be significant. From direct briefings with ministers and director generals to speaking at national and international conferences, you'll be a trusted, influential voice on technical security at the highest levels.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll partner with security professionals across UK Government and the Critical National Infrastructure to deliver technical security advice, guidance and publications that make a real difference. Working with the wider team, you'll help shape policy and standards over a one-to-five-year horizon, ensuring they remain effective against threats that are always evolving. You'll also draw on your expertise to develop content for platforms including the Government intranet and external-facing websites.
This is a role for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with a confident, clear communication style, and we'll support you to develop both further. As the team is still being built, you'll have a genuine hand in shaping its culture from the ground up. Beyond that, you'll grow an extensive network of security professionals and colleagues right across government.

You: a perfect pairing of technical knowledge and personability
You're a confident, engaging communicator; as comfortable presenting to a room as you are in a one-to-one conversation. You know how to deliver a message with impact, build rapport quickly, and hold your own when a discussion takes an unexpected turn. Most importantly, you can translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language that anyone can understand. You'll bring a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and earning their trust within the security community.
On the technical side, you'll have strong knowledge of security frameworks, a deep understanding of state-actor threats and vulnerabilities, and familiarity with technical countermeasures and how they're applied in practice. You'll also bring foundation degree level knowledge (or equivalent) of relevant engineering and scientific principles such as applied physics, electronics, acoustics, thermodynamics, digital signal processing and mechanics, alongside an A Level 3 qualification in Physics, Engineering or Technology. Other relevant qualifications are equally welcome, such as a Level 5 Security qualification or membership of a recognised security institute.
Experience in technical security, delivering projects across broader security disciplines, or working within government security would be a real advantage.
A few practical points worth knowing: this role offers minimal opportunities for home working, as you'll spend most of your time in the office or out delivering. You'll travel regularly across the UK, so a full driving licence is essential.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further
A healthy work-life balance starts with giving you the time you need. You’ll enjoy a holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 30 days based on your length of service, a competitive salary, 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.

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. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Closing date: 15th July 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.

Person specification

• Recognised as an expert in technical security countermeasures with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders in the HMG security community.

• A knowledge of technical security frameworks.

• Excellent understanding of State Actor technical security threats and vulnerabilities.

• Familiarity with technical security countermeasures and how they are used in the field

• A Level 3 Physics, Engineering or Technology qualification.

• Foundation Degree level equivalent knowledge of relevant engineering and scientific fundamentals that support and underpin TSCM activities and technology such as RF theory, applied physics, electronic/electrical theory, acoustics, thermodynamics, digital signal processing, mechanics, and built environment.

• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

• Ability to provide open and honest feedback in a non-confrontational way.

• Excellent engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have an ability to influence at all levels to achieve outcomes.

• Trusted and respected by security stakeholders across HMG and 5-eyes.

• Stakeholder influencing skills.

• Operational Experience working at Tier 3

Qualifications

A Level 3 Physics, Engineering or Technology qualification.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Excellent understanding of State Actor technical security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with technical security countermeasures and how they are used in the field
• Excellent engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have an ability to influence at all levels to achieve outcomes.
• A knowledge of technical security frameworks.
• Recognised as an expert in technical security countermeasures with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders in the HMG security community.

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Excellent understanding of State Actor technical security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with technical security countermeasures and how they are used in the field
• Excellent engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have an ability to influence at all levels to achieve outcomes.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £48,801, FCDO Services contributes £14,137 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details
• career history with key responsibilities
• achievements
• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours. you will also be required to do a presentation.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

Attachments

TPB5 Technical Security Advisor- 2026 Candidate pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1838kB)