Saab UK

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish, British and Australian innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role The purpose of this position is to lead Saab Australia's GEOP Business Development activities in Europe. The key activity is identifying and facilitating supply chain and development opportunities for Australian industry within Saab in Europe Embedded in the UK and reporting to the UK Chief Operating Officer (dotted line to the Australian Program Manager - Global Export Opportunity Program (GEOP this role will work to connect Supply Chain demand for Saab Europe to Australian Suppliers with the goal of increasing Australian content across the Saab first tier and lower tier supply chain. It's an excellent opportunity to demonstrate success by increasing Australian exports into the European Supply Chain and will test your stakeholder management, influencing and project management skills as well as your technical supply chain sourcing experience. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with GEOP goals Identify potential internal customers, conduct research to assess their needs and fit, and qualify them as potential opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, and cultivate new customer relationships Find and develop opportunities for Australian companies to respond to sourcing events Oversee and manage the opportunity pipeline in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, ensuring records are maintained and up to date Promote and champion the GEOP when engaging with Saab stakeholders Travel as needed to promote and achieve GEOP objectives Understand the Head Contract between the Commonwealth of Australia and Saab Australia, especially in regard to the Strategic Performance Measures and Project Performance Indicators that Saab Australia has signed up to Experience & Qualifications Essential Strong international Procurement & Supply Chain sourcing experience for technical products Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suits, and presentation software Understanding of contractual requirements of large multi-discipline projects in an engineering, construction or Defence environment Experience in a commercial environment including contract preparation, administration and management of contractual relationships Experience in leading a high performing team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in literacy and numeracy skills commensurate for the role. Experience understanding and performing against explicit KPIs Ability to travel in Europe and occasionally Australia. Desirable but not mandatory Commonwealth Global Supply Chain Program (GSCP), Australian Industry Capability or other Defence industry program management knowledge and experience Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply accreditation (MCIPS) or similar international Procurement & Supply Chain qualification By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish, British and Australian innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role The purpose of this position is to lead Saab Australia's GEOP Business Development activities in Europe. The key activity is identifying and facilitating supply chain and development opportunities for Australian industry within Saab in Europe Embedded in the UK and reporting to the UK Chief Operating Officer (dotted line to the Australian Program Manager - Global Export Opportunity Program (GEOP this role will work to connect Supply Chain demand for Saab Europe to Australian Suppliers with the goal of increasing Australian content across the Saab first tier and lower tier supply chain. It's an excellent opportunity to demonstrate success by increasing Australian exports into the European Supply Chain and will test your stakeholder management, influencing and project management skills as well as your technical supply chain sourcing experience. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with GEOP goals Identify potential internal customers, conduct research to assess their needs and fit, and qualify them as potential opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, and cultivate new customer relationships Find and develop opportunities for Australian companies to respond to sourcing events Oversee and manage the opportunity pipeline in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, ensuring records are maintained and up to date Promote and champion the GEOP when engaging with Saab stakeholders Travel as needed to promote and achieve GEOP objectives Understand the Head Contract between the Commonwealth of Australia and Saab Australia, especially in regard to the Strategic Performance Measures and Project Performance Indicators that Saab Australia has signed up to Experience & Qualifications Essential Strong international Procurement & Supply Chain sourcing experience for technical products Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suits, and presentation software Understanding of contractual requirements of large multi-discipline projects in an engineering, construction or Defence environment Experience in a commercial environment including contract preparation, administration and management of contractual relationships Experience in leading a high performing team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in literacy and numeracy skills commensurate for the role. Experience understanding and performing against explicit KPIs Ability to travel in Europe and occasionally Australia. Desirable but not mandatory Commonwealth Global Supply Chain Program (GSCP), Australian Industry Capability or other Defence industry program management knowledge and experience Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply accreditation (MCIPS) or similar international Procurement & Supply Chain qualification By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: As an Integrated Logistics Support Analyst you'll contribute to the design and development of the ILS aspects of programmes and projects, for example procuring reliable, maintainable, sustainable, and affordable systems. You could also be working on upgrades to existing systems. This will ensure we are always delivering and maintaining an operational advantage for our customers. Typical tasks within the Team delivering Supportability Engineering work packages are: Assist in the production of the Integrated Support Plan (ISP) for future systems, including Spares Optimisation, Obsolescence and Maintenance plans, Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) calculations, for wider use within the ILS team. Working alongside the RAMT ILS Engineer to collaborate and confirm the analytical reporting of system data. Carry out Failure Mode, Effect & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for new and existing systems. Technical coordination of ILS reports, and reviewing deliverables. Building a relationship of trust for the systems in use within the customer community. Supporting other various roles within the ILS Team (including RAMT Analyst role) as and when required. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: Experience of working in at least one of the following fields: ILS, System Engineering, Engineering Supportability, or Technical Operations Management. A proven record of leading the development of the ISP, incorporating all ILS deliverables and element plans that influence the developed support arrangements. Evidence of assisting in the ongoing evaluation of Support performance metrics, intervention design and delivery of Support Solution reviews to improve the support solution through life (In-Service). Experience of undertaking Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMEA/ FMECA). Desirable: Influencing design by analysis of Reliability and Maintainability. Testability Analysis experience and knowledge of monitoring circuits and how to detect failures that occur in Systems. Ability to form close working relationships within a multi-disciplined team. Ability to successfully plan and enact activities to meet deadlines. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: As an Integrated Logistics Support Analyst you'll contribute to the design and development of the ILS aspects of programmes and projects, for example procuring reliable, maintainable, sustainable, and affordable systems. You could also be working on upgrades to existing systems. This will ensure we are always delivering and maintaining an operational advantage for our customers. Typical tasks within the Team delivering Supportability Engineering work packages are: Assist in the production of the Integrated Support Plan (ISP) for future systems, including Spares Optimisation, Obsolescence and Maintenance plans, Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) calculations, for wider use within the ILS team. Working alongside the RAMT ILS Engineer to collaborate and confirm the analytical reporting of system data. Carry out Failure Mode, Effect & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for new and existing systems. Technical coordination of ILS reports, and reviewing deliverables. Building a relationship of trust for the systems in use within the customer community. Supporting other various roles within the ILS Team (including RAMT Analyst role) as and when required. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: Experience of working in at least one of the following fields: ILS, System Engineering, Engineering Supportability, or Technical Operations Management. A proven record of leading the development of the ISP, incorporating all ILS deliverables and element plans that influence the developed support arrangements. Evidence of assisting in the ongoing evaluation of Support performance metrics, intervention design and delivery of Support Solution reviews to improve the support solution through life (In-Service). Experience of undertaking Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMEA/ FMECA). Desirable: Influencing design by analysis of Reliability and Maintainability. Testability Analysis experience and knowledge of monitoring circuits and how to detect failures that occur in Systems. Ability to form close working relationships within a multi-disciplined team. Ability to successfully plan and enact activities to meet deadlines. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is within the Saab UK IT Team. The Business Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of IT systems across Saab UK. The Business Systems Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth integration and optimisation of IT systems to improve overall business operations. Key Responsibilities: Strategic planning: Collaborate with senior management to identify business goals and objectives, then develop and implement IT strategies to support these goals. System analysis and design: Analyse business processes and requirements to identify areas for improvement. From this, then design and develop IT systems that address these needs and improve efficiency. System implementation: Manage the installation, configuration, and testing of IT systems, ensuring that they are fully functional and meet Saab UK's requirements. System maintenance: Monitor the performance and stability of IT systems, address issues promptly, and implement necessary updates to ensure continued functionality. Vendor management: Establish and maintain relationships with IT vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts, and manage performance to ensure value for money. Budget management: Develop and manage IT budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently to maximize the return on investment. Training and development: Provide training and support to staff on the use of IT systems, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their tasks efficiently. Compliance: Ensure that the company's IT systems adhere to relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. Development and maintenance of Saab UK Business Systems Strategy. Business Systems maintenance plan. Skills and Experience: System administration experience. Process improvement experience. Strategic Planning. Prioritisation of key tasks. Risk Management experience. Experience of developing strategy. IT Operations experience. Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to guide and motivate team members. Understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders Proficiency in project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies that align with business objectives. Strong analytical skills for identifying business needs and designing effective IT solutions. Knowledge of IT security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities. Proven track record of effectively managing IT budgets and resources. Experience in training and supporting staff on the use of IT systems and tools. Continuous learning and adaptability to adapt to changing business needs and industry trends. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: This position sits within our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. This is an exciting opportunity to join Saab Seaeye's Product Support team, supporting a wide range of leading electric underwater robotic products. The role is to complement the existing support team with a focus towards electrical, electronic and robotic systems. Key Responsibilities: Provide front line technical support to Saab Seaeye's global customer base by e-mail, phone, remote connections, as well as in person offshore as and when required, with a focus on electrical manipulators and robotics. Develop a thorough understanding of our bespoke hardware and software robotics architecture to enable high quality customer support. Carry out hands on fault finding and repairs of electro-mechanical systems. Provide technical support to internal stakeholders such as the aftersales team. Share the emergency 24hour support line with other team members. Input into the product development roadmaps for better serviceability and maintainability. Input into the development of product support systems and tools Work with the training team to feedback support issues to update training material, manuals and knowledge base. Assist with training of customers and staff to ensure a high level of knowledge is gained with regards to all Saab Seaeye products. Liaise with sales departments on key issues affecting customer relationships. Personally manage critical issues that arise which will have significant impact on customer relations. Travel internationally to customer premises & offshore locations potentially at short notice to provide technical support . Required Skills and Experience: BTEC Higher or Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Knowledge of Electrical, Electronic and electro-mechanical fault finding. Previous on-site Customer facing support work. Software and networking experience. Electrical and Mechanical hardware hands on experience. Competent use of Electrical test equipment, Oscilloscopes, DVM, Megger, F/O testers etc. Logical fault finding methods. Can follow circuit diagrams and work instructions. Effective communication skills - written, phone and in person. Flexible regarding working overtime as required. Able to pass offshore training and medical. Willing to travel offsite/offshore at short notice, including occasions outside the normal working week. Assist in covering the out of hours support telephone. To give an idea of the commitment, the 24hour emergency support line is for emergency use outside of normal business hours. Typically the line receives an average of 3-4 calls per week and monitoring of the phone is shared between a team of 4. Offsite support visits vary, but typically 6 trips per annum are estimated By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our underwater robotics business, Saab Seaeye based in Fareham. As part of the Systems Engineering team, you will be a technical lead on complex development projects for undersea robotics solutions. The projects will vary from customer-customisation of existing products through to blue-sky R&D of underwater robotics platforms, tooling and equipment. Using your engineering skills and systems engineering knowledge to bridge mechanical, electrical, electronic and software domains to deliver complex products on-time and on-budget. This role requires a broad spread of engineering knowledge coupled with excellent communication skills, leadership and an eye for the bigger picture whilst supporting the engineering team on the detail. The ability to communicate effectively is key: conversing with customers, reporting to the Directors and also conveying concepts and ideas to the engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: Translate customer needs into engineering systematic solutions via the use of Requirements Capture, Use-Cases and Systems architecture design. To maintain the systems architecture design through complex multi-disciplinary product development teams. To provide cradle-to-grave systems support throughout the entire project lifecycle: from definition and design through to testing and delivery. To proactively manage change throughout the development lifecycle To provide technical representation externally to both customers and sub-contractors. Design and development of robust system architectures which encompass electrical, mechanical and software interfaces and interactions. Modelling and simulation as needed to define the scope of an R&D product. Experience and Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a technical field like engineering, computer science, or a related discipline A track record in translating customer requirements into system and subsystem requirements. Systems Architecture and design - be familiar with requirements capture using object orientated modelling. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our underwater robotics business, Saab Seaeye based in Fareham. As part of the Systems Engineering team, you will be a technical lead on complex development projects for undersea robotics solutions. The projects will vary from customer-customisation of existing products through to blue-sky R&D of underwater robotics platforms, tooling and equipment. Using your engineering skills and systems engineering knowledge to bridge mechanical, electrical, electronic and software domains to deliver complex products on-time and on-budget. This role requires a broad spread of engineering knowledge coupled with excellent communication skills, leadership and an eye for the bigger picture whilst supporting the engineering team on the detail. The ability to communicate effectively is key: conversing with customers, reporting to the Directors and also conveying concepts and ideas to the engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: Translate customer needs into engineering systematic solutions via the use of Requirements Capture, Use-Cases and Systems architecture design. To maintain the systems architecture design through complex multi-disciplinary product development teams. To provide cradle-to-grave systems support throughout the entire project lifecycle: from definition and design through to testing and delivery. To proactively manage change throughout the development lifecycle To provide technical representation externally to both customers and sub-contractors. Design and development of robust system architectures which encompass electrical, mechanical and software interfaces and interactions. Modelling and simulation as needed to define the scope of an R&D product. Experience and Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a technical field like engineering, computer science, or a related discipline A track record in translating customer requirements into system and subsystem requirements. Systems Architecture and design - be familiar with requirements capture using object orientated modelling. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.