ob title: Project Security Controller
Location: Belfast (hybrid with 2-3 days from home)
Are you from a military or defence security background with a good knowledge of security documentation, and looking for a different challenge? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with full autonomy, imparting invaluable subject matter expertise across multiple projects within an organisation? Note: This role is not Physical or site security.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing the authoritative guidance to project teams on Security Grading Guides (SGGs), Security Aspects Letters (SALs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Work with the project team to identify any potential Business Critical Information Assets (BCIA)
- Ensure IT systems are assured/accredited by the correct authority including the production of Risk Management and Accreditation Documents Sets (RMADS) including HMG IS1 & 2
- Creation and maintenance of Project Security Management Plans
- Act as the point of contact within the project and liaison between the Local Security Contact (LSC) and Corporate Security Office (CSO)
- Ensure all Project/Bid staff are aware of latest HMG and Company security requirements relevant to the project and implement as necessary
- Be responsible for documenting and managing security risks within the project/bid
- Be responsible for determining the classification of data processed or stored as part of project activities, or data that will processed / stored as a result of the project
Key Requirements:
- Experience working in the defence sector - this would be suited to a service leaver with a security background, i.e. Protective Security
- Alternatively proven experience in a project security role where you’ve created and maintained project security management plans
- Current, valid SC level security clearance
- Understanding and awareness of HMG security requirements
Core Benefits:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Performance-related bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24 hours volunteering paid for
- Private healthcare (grade dependent)
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
Security Clearance statement
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. This vacancy requires full SC level Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Belfast: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of proven experience do you have in a project security role where you’ve created and maintained project security management plans, providing guidance around Security Grading Guides (SGGs), Security Aspects Letters (SALs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast
Reference ID: R0178968
