Description
Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead.
At Ultra Cyber we have a rare opportunity to join the team as Deputy Security Controller.
The Deputy Security Controller exists to support the Security Controller in meeting the HMG (His Majesty's Government) requirements of a designated official to exercise the day-to-day responsibility of all aspects of protective security for and FSC - Facility Security Clearance (i.e. physical, personnel, project and information).
The Security Compliance function in Ultra is responsible for ensuring that the company’s officers, directors, and employees comply with the provisions of the company’s Government Security Policies and Special Security Agreement, where required.
Scope:
Based in Maidenhead where the primary activity takes place, the role will have occasional additional responsibility for the other sites in the I&C UK offices. As such will require some infrequent travel to those sites.
Role Requirements:
* Flexibility to travel within the UK, full driving license
* Ability & desire to obtain and maintain SC Security clearance, preferably DV clearance
* A working knowledge of Gov Stan 007 and security policy framework is desirable
* Must be capable of interpreting the requirements of the Security and Personnel Controllers
* An understanding of the risks and subsequent impact to the business of failing to comply fully with appropriate guidelines, policy or legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Physical Security
* Assist the Security Controller with the administration and management of the Guards, NPSA furniture, keys, locks, combinations changes, logs, Disposal of assets, AACS, CCTV, IDS, Building and walls, area security, routines.
Personnel Security
* Assist the Personnel Security Controller with final BPSS checks, approving access to areas, processing visitor requests and IVCO requests.
Access Control Security
* Organising regular combination changes, Document checks, mustering, Training, Booking in/ out of asset, movement / transport plans, Liaising with the authority.
Management Security
* Logging SALs, and administrating supply chain checks and contracts.
Investigation Security
* Breaches, electronic security issues, SAL, Personnel, TCSM, CTSA liaison, Training, Asset loss, criminal activity, authority liaison, reporting & investigation.
General
* Ensure all access to sensitive assets are recorded and controlled, to meet the requirements of the “need-to-know” principle. Using the Wiseman database, to log new assets, destroy obsolete assets, and instigate musters and spot checks.
* Ensure employees remain compliant with the conditions of their security clearance obligations via the appropriate ‘aftercare’ process.
* Represent the business at off-site briefings, meetings and training sessions, as and when necessary and to disseminate information to the relevant audiences.
* Ensure security requirements are reflected in the company’s processes, as appropriate.
* Any other duties as and when required.
* Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* British Citizen (e.g. to enable handling of “Eyes Only” material).
* Capable of achieving SC clearance as a minimum (preferably DV).
* Experience of CCTV would be beneficial.
* Although no specific educational qualifications are mandated, a good standard of verbal and written English would be expected.
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Notice
Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website.
Our Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
* Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover
* 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
* Pension Contribution
* 4 x Life Assurance Cover
* Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
* Security Clearance Allowance – where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance
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