UK Security Lead – Defence Tech & Compliance

Shield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Manager, UK Security to establish and lead the UK industrial security capability required to pursue sensitive MoD and prime-contractor programmes. This hands-on leader will be Shield AI's senior UK security adviser and align UK operations with the global framework.

You will develop security instructions, manage FSC/IPSA readiness, and coordinate with UK authorities, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of industrial, government, defence, intelligence, or corporate security experience with UK defence-security programme ownership.
• Experience supporting UK FSC, IPSA, UKSV sponsorship, NSVS administration, SC or DV aftercare, and government inspection activity.
• Strong knowledge of Government Security Classifications Policy, GovS 007, UK Security Policy Framework, and MoD security requirements.
• Current SC or DV clearance or ability to obtain and maintain the required level, plus legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage Shield AI's UK security programme across personnel, physical, information, cyber-enabled, and operational security.
• Lead readiness for Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA).
• Serve as principal interface with MoD contracting authorities, ISAC, UKSV, customers, and prime contractors.
• Administer the authorised national security vetting process through NSVS and manage sponsorships and transfers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Security policy knowledge

Writing

Fast-paced environment

Education

Security-related degree or certification

Job description

Shield AI in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Manager, UK Security to establish and lead the UK industrial security capability required to pursue sensitive MoD and prime-contractor programmes. This hands-on leader will be Shield AI's senior UK security adviser and align UK operations with the global framework.

You will develop security instructions, manage FSC/IPSA readiness, and coordinate with UK authorities, customers, and suppliers.