Principal Engineer – Physical Security

Missions/Main Duties

• Defining and directing ‘the Systra way’, including development of efficient and scalable secure-by-design processes to be applied across our portfolio of projects and programmes
• Working in a business development capacity with clients and prospective clients to understand and address security risks and concerns and how Systra can support by defining the security strategy and direction for projects, with innovative solutions and consistent application of proven security frameworks and processes
• Day-to-day design and management of physical security across our portfolio of projects, defining and delivering sustainable solutions proportionate to the identified threats and vulnerabilities
• Acting as an advisor and specialist in Physical Security delivery on projects who is experienced and can advise on the Security overlay to the RIBA plan of work, the Network Rail Security Assurance Framework and the DfT SIDOS
• Reviewing Physical Security deliverables from the perspective of both a technical expert and knowledgeable client to verify that the design will meet the requirements and adhere to the processes established for the successful delivery of a project/solution
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of a physical security capability across the wider Systra global group, acting as the UK point of contact within the physical security domain
• Guiding others in implementing the Physical Security processes, strategy and requirements through working closely and upskilling peers within the Systems Engineering and Assurance discipline
• Prepare and check technical deliverables and assist in preparing expressions of interest and tender responses
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Effective management of and response to project-related correspondence

Profile/Skills

• Proven physical security experience coupled with commercial acumen and a desire to lead the development of this capability within an established design consultancy
• Understanding and application experience of Physical Security management and Physical Security processes such as Security Planning and defining security governance, Security Risk Assessments, Security Strategy definition, Security Requirements capture, Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments, and production of Physical Security assurance reports
• Competency in applying Physical Security practices covering both physical and personal security needs including Secure by Design, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation design, blast assessments with an ability to develop proportionate, sustainable and innovative resolutions manage risk
• Previous experience in the UK rail industry with respect to Physical Security management of turnkey mainline or mass transit railway projects
• Hold professional membership/qualifications from a recognised UK security-related institution, such as Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) from the Security Institute, Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) or ICAO AvSec PM qualification
• Knowledge of security engineering concepts and processes, including project lifecycle delivery and applicable standards and how these integrate within a wider project/programme package
• Experience of applying multiple methods to convey and integrate Physical security concepts, results and design implications to clients
• A sound understanding of the impact and potential consequences of Physical Security planning, cost modelling and delivery