Technical Security Development Engineer

FCDO SERVICESExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Technical Security Development EngineerReference number: 439070Salary: £41,036 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefitsLocation: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business needFree shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope ParkAt FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and 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.Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.Bringing energy to embassies. Designing systems that protect. Realising the power of your skills. It all matters.Design and develop the bespoke spaces that keep our clients safe and secureOur Innovation & Development teams work on the advanced new technical security products and services we need to complete our global missions, and when you join us in this important role you’ll focus on resolving the challenges involved in producing the systems and capabilities required by secure spaces. Using all your understanding of the full range of technical security products used to protect buildings, people and assets, you’ll design, adapt, modify and enhance existing units to meet the necessary requirements, and progress the technical development of the complex products and services our organisation uses.Developing and creating both prototypes and working systems, and collaborating with our suppliers as you design both the spaces and the technology needed to support their successful operation, you’ll have a strong focus on supplying robust, value-engineered, quality products and solutions that underpin and build confidence in the work we do. We’ll also expect you to challenge the status quo as you test products to ensure they meet strict security and client specifications, and expand our testing regime to cover any potential installation issues the equipment may face.Use all your specialist technical skills as you help to protect the UK’s interestsYou’ll be working with a group of highly committed and experienced professionals, so we’ll expect you to have a strong team ethic, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to generate ideas, secure agreed solutions to achieve positive objectives and learn quickly about new technologies. Highly self-motivated, it’s vital that you’re capable of working at pace without compromising on quality, and in addition to a strong interest in the latest physical security technologies, you’ll be ready to learn about and understand new disciplines.There’ll be times when you’ll be working with our customers and stakeholders, so you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the flexibility to deliver across multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks and drive the successful delivery of objectives. When it comes to qualifications you’ll have formal technical training to BTEC/HNC level in appropriate disciplines or their equivalent, and membership of a professional body such as the IET or the Security Institute would be a plus. In addition, practical workshop skills relating to the installation of technical security systems would be desirable, as would experience of producing and proofing written technical submissions.Discover the support you need to grow your career furtherBut we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement 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.Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at .ukEvery 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 .uk/how-to-apply/To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit .ukClosing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 21st December 2025.It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse worldThe 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. xwwtmva And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.