Shaping the design of some of the most secure and critical facilities in the UK and US

Role Overview
This role focuses on design and design assurance for highly secure facilities across the UK and US. The work spans the built environment, ICT networks, and integrated physical and electronic security systems, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards from concept through detailed design.
The role supports both defence and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) projects.

Scope of Work
Secure Facilities & Building Design

• Design and design assurance for secure buildings in accordance with RIBA design stages
• Development and assurance of the systems and processes used to deliver secure building designs
• Integration of security requirements into building layouts, services, and infrastructure

ICT, Communications & Security Systems

• Design and assurance of ICT networks and systems supporting secure facilities
• Secure and non-secure communications systems, including networks supporting Secret and Above
• Integration of electronic and physical security systems into the overall building and network design

Defence Projects Key Requirements
Security Clearance & Standards

• Experience working in classified environments
• UK security clearance: SC, Enhanced SC, or DV
• Familiarity with:
• o UK security standards (eg JSP 440, TS 2024)
• o US security standards (eg ICD 705)
• o Security design to PL3 and above

Secure Systems & Technologies

• Secure and non-secure communications networks
• Accredited CCTV and video management systems suitable for high-security or defence environments
• Compliance with secure communications and information assurance requirements
• Use of approved encryption technologies
• High-security access control systems
• TEMPEST-protected systems and communications installations
• Grade 4 Intruder Detection Systems, including approved high-security equipment
• Technical understanding of radar or sensitive operational facilities

Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Projects
Security & Assurance

• Understanding of security requirements for CNI assets
• Familiarity with relevant guidelines and standards for CNI environments
• Development of security:
  • o Requirements
  • o Processes
  • o Data management approaches
• Application of recognised security frameworks and methodologies, including:
  • o Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessments (TVRA)
  • o Security Assurance Levels (SAL)
  • o Security Strategy and Operating Requirements (SSOR)
• Knowledge of information classification and document marking (Sensitive/Official Sensitive)
• Awareness of security governance and management practices

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any ICT & Security Consultant looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.