Secure Communications Engineer
EMERGENCY SERVICES & ISLAND SECURITY - Secure Communications Engineer
Department Name: Emergency Services & Island Security
Job Title: Secure Communications Engineer
Falkland Islands Government FIG Grade D1 starting salary £36,274 - £41,668 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
The Opportunity: Reporting to the Chief Resilience Officer and working as part of a multi-agency team, the post holder will provide technical support to critical emergency services systems and provide technical expertise across FIG. This requires the incumbent to work in collaboration with a range of FIG departments and external stakeholders and provide advice and engineering support in multi-agency environment.
Essential criteria: A recognised Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (or the ability to demonstrate 10 years’ experience of working at this level), continuous professional development in RF systems or broadcast technology, 10 years’ technical experience in the telecoms/radio communications/broadcast sector.
Additional Information: Due to the highly sensitive nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting and background checks; including appropriate security clearance relevant to the role.
Contract Type: This is a permanent post on FIG terms and conditions
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
For further information on the post please contact Rhiannon Didlick-Smith, Chief Resilience Officer by e-mailing
To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs or email