Security Controller: Lead Protection for Govt Programs

Anson McCade; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced Security Controller to lead personnel and physical security across government, defence and national-security programmes. You will act as a trusted security adviser, ensuring compliance with government requirements, customer obligations and industry best practice.

Key duties include developing security policies, managing BPSS/UKSV processes, supporting security clearances, conducting audits and risk assessments, and embedding security into delivery teams and

Qualifications

• Current UK national security clearance (SC or DV) is required.
• Experience with government/Defence security environments.
• Ability to implement security policies and controls across projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain personnel and physical security policies and protocols.
• Manage security requirements across customer projects and internal functions.
• Support BPSS, UKSV and national security clearance processes.
• Conduct security audits, risk assessments and coordinate corrective actions.
• Embed security requirements into onboarding, delivery and operations.
• Provide security guidance to delivery teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Security governance

Risk assessment

Security awareness

Coaching/mentoring

Education

UK national security clearance (SC/DV)

Tools

BPSS

UKSV

Job description

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced Security Controller to lead personnel and physical security across government, defence and national-security programmes. You will act as a trusted security adviser, ensuring compliance with government requirements, customer obligations and industry best practice.

Key duties include developing security policies, managing BPSS/UKSV processes, supporting security clearances, conducting audits and risk assessments, and embedding security into delivery teams and