Site Security Controller

Job Title\: Site Security Controller

Location\: Farnborough – Full time Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Scheme\: £1,000

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

You will provide dedicated on-site security support within the data centre environment, ensuring strict access control, visitor oversight, and the effective day‑to‑day management of the BAE client room and data hall. The role ensures compliance with ARK, BAE, and site-specific standards while protecting critical infrastructure, people, and assets.

Core duties\:

• You will maintain strict control of all data hall access points, including building entrances, airlocks and secure zones
• You will validate and process access requests in accordance with ARK and BAE site policies, alongside maintaining accurate logs of all personnel movements
• You will ensure access control systems, badges, and authentication devices are used correctly
• You will report and escalate access anomalies, attempted breaches, and policy violations and undertake 3 monthly access control checks
• You will act as a primary point of contact for all visitors entering the data hall, including ID verification, ensuring compliance with vetting/security requirements
• You will provide physical escorting for ARK & BAE contractors in secure spaces & monitoring activities
• You will carry out regular inspections & identifying risks to help support authorised works

Essential Skills\:

• You will have a proven understanding of facility security principles and be confident applying them without supervision
• You will demonstrate experience with access control and visitor management systems, showcased through a high level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail
• You will showcase a proven ability to follow strict procedures and maintain accurate documentation, this will be demonstrated through excellent communication and customer service skills
• You will have experience or certification in security operations
• You will have a basic Understanding of data hall operations & physical infrastructure

The DI Protective Security Team\:

This is an opportunity for you to build a deep knowledge on site around security practices and processes, whilst building a key stakeholder network and being a go to person to ensure site safety. You will be provided with training in the role and gain exposure to a key part of the defence industry.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 9th November 2026