Senior Security Controller: Gov Vetting & Risk (Hybrid UK)

Accenture UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Charity days

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland seeks an experienced Security Controller to lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence accounts. The role requires handling complex, international security requirements and acting as the primary contact with ISAC.

Based in the United Kingdom on a hybrid basis, you will guide governance, risk management and incident response, ensuring compliance with GovS 007, JSP 440 and related standards while

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Government security frameworks (GovS 007, JSP 440, MOD CSM).
• Experience delivering BPSS, SC and DV vetting, including complex or international cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Security Controller and primary ISAC contact.
• Oversee personnel security and vetting processes and approvals.
• Manage facility and physical security for government sites.
• Lead security governance, risk management and incident response.

Skills

Security governance

Vetting management

Stakeholder engagement

Incident response

Security policy

Job description

Accenture UK & Ireland seeks an experienced Security Controller to lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence accounts. The role requires handling complex, international security requirements and acting as the primary contact with ISAC.

Based in the United Kingdom on a hybrid basis, you will guide governance, risk management and incident response, ensuring compliance with GovS 007, JSP 440 and related standards while