Please note, this role is for a Fixed Term Contract until 2028

Responsible For

Maintenance of physical & classified material security, supported by SSTL’s Security Manager; deputy in their absence

Reports To

Head of IT, Security & Facilities

Key Tasks

The key task is to work with SSTL’s Security Manager to maintain physical security of the company’s commercial and government assets and support the wider IT, Personnel and Project Security functions. Core activities include:

• Completion of documentation necessary to maintain Facilities Security Certificate (FSC - FSC policy and guidance) and Industrial Personal Security Assurance (IPSA)
• Development of company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance to HMG and corporate security standards to cover all the below areas
• Management of physical security systems (AACS, IDS, CCTV & Locks)
  • Management of physical security systems including onboarding (creating access cards & ID, training etc) & offboarding users
  • Organisation of maintenance and execution of audit of physical security systems
  • Organisation & management of keys for security equipment
  • Updating of Guarding Instructions
• Support to the Personal Security Officer in completing National Security Vetting & Aftercare
  • Development of processes and creation of evidence for IPSA accreditation
  • Creation & issue or receipt of Confirmation of Clearances (UK & Overseas)
• Development and presentation of security awareness material
  • Working with IT Security Team
  • Drawing upon NPSA, IPSA & ADS material
  • Creation & execution of communication plan
• Development and deployment of Traveller Security material
  • Assembling traveller security packs using FCDO & iSOS destination specific material + NPSA security advice
  • Providing briefing to staff travelling abroad
  • Issue of Casual Courier Certificates
• Management of HMG classified material
  • Checking in & destruction processes
  • Preparation of courier / transfer documentation
  • Muster of material
  • Organisation of destruction
  • Reporting security incidents
• Management of CRYPTO material
  • CRYPTO Custodian Alt
  • Preparation of courier / transfer documentation
  • Muster of material
  • Organisation of destruction
• Management of small explosives store
  • Checking in & out processes
  • Muster of material
  • Licence Application
• Support for Project Security activities
  • Organisation of Security Aspects Letters
  • Cyber assurance questionnaire
  • Staff approval, briefing & access
  • Space licences (CAA)
  • Security advice to project teams and manufacturers
• Management of Secure Areas, ensuring they are maintained, inspected and suitable for use.

The role may require the applicant to be on-call and respond to security issue outside normal working hours. They may also be required to be first-aid & fire marshals.

Success Criteria

Physical security of SSTL & HMG assets and creation of documentation to demonstrate this is comprehensively addressed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements)

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in a technical subject is preferable but not essential.

• A qualification in Security or progress on MoD / DISA / NPSA training paths is preference – but training will be provided

• Must be a UK citizen, must be able to attain and hold National Security Vetting at DV level and explosives licence.

Experience

• Involvement in management of high security of facilities, projects or products in a high technology environment an advantage but not essential

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to listen to others and work as part of a team

Ability to maintain organisation in a dynamic environment and self-manage ambiguity

The role requires working on site, however hours can be flexible to allow for childcare / caring responsibilities.

Limited UK & international travel and on-call support may be required