Senior Security Controller: Gov Vetting & Risk Lead

Accenture UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Security Controller in the United Kingdom to lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence Accounts. You will provide senior-level guidance in personnel security, facility security and governance, handling complex international requirements and reporting to senior leadership.

The role requires DV clearance eligibility, UK citizenship and a permanent employment status.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Government security frameworks (GovS 007, JSP 440, MOD CSM, SPF, IPSA).
• Experience delivering BPSS, SC and DV vetting and handling international cases.
• Experience working with ISAC or similar government security bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel security and vetting programs across UK and international teams.
• Oversee facility and physical security for List X/List N sites and government assets.
• Manage security governance, risk management and incident response with senior stakeholders.
• Act as Security Controller and liaison with ISAC and clients on security requirements.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Vetting experience

ISAC liaison

Security policymaking

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Security Controller in the United Kingdom to lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence Accounts. You will provide senior-level guidance in personnel security, facility security and governance, handling complex international requirements and reporting to senior leadership.

The role requires DV clearance eligibility, UK citizenship and a permanent employment status.