Security Controller & Policy Lead

Kainos; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Security Controller in Belfast to lead delivery of security initiatives across projects, ensuring compliance with government and industry best practices for physical and personnel security.

You will co-create and manage security policies, perform regular audits and risk assessments, and coordinate with delivery teams, People Support and line managers to implement lessons learned while maintaining staff onboarding checks and external inspections.

Qualifications

• Current holder of UK security clearance.
• Deep experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Experience creating & implementing physical and personnel security policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required.
• Experience coaching and mentoring in security best practices.
• Experience in implementing threat & risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Working to co-create, develop, and then manage security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Creating and maintaining a security culture that aligns with Kainos' values.
• Communicating current and relevant security threats and actions to employees and partners.
• Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage Aftercare Activities such as Change of Circumstances (CoC), Overseas Travel Briefings and Aftercare Incident Reports (AIR).
• Maintaining our compliance with government security schemes, such as IPSA (Industry Personnel Security Assessment) and FSC (Facility Security Clearance).
• Working with Delivery Teams, People Support and Line Managers to identify and implement any security lessons learnt.
• Manage customer security checks and onboarding requirements to ensure staff can join projects quickly while remaining compliant.
• Facilitate where necessary visits and inspections by individuals representing either the Government or Contracting Authority and to ensure any relevant documentation, process or records are available for inspection.

Skills

UK security clearance

BPSS/UKSV vetting

Security policy development

Interpersonal skills

Working under pressure

Mentoring in security

Threat & risk management

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Security Controller in Belfast to lead delivery of security initiatives across projects, ensuring compliance with government and industry best practices for physical and personnel security.

You will co-create and manage security policies, perform regular audits and risk assessments, and coordinate with delivery teams, People Support and line managers to implement lessons learned while maintaining staff onboarding checks and external inspections.