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Security Controller and Assurance Manager
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cambridge
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Security Controller & Assurance Manager
Cambridge | Hybrid (Onsite Tue–Thu)
⏳ 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) – Extension / Perm Potential
Day rate depending on experience
Active SC Clearance preferred (or eligibility required)
We are seeking an experienced Security Controller & Assurance Manager to take ownership of end-to-end security governance within a leading defence engineering environment.
This role spans protective security, personnel security, information/data security and supporting cyber security, acting as the primary security authority on-site and working closely with senior leadership.
This is a key hire driven by increased programme activity and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Act as Security Controller & Crypto Custodian
✅ Lead compliance across personnel, facility & information security
✅ Oversee accreditation & facility clearance requirements
✅ Manage handling & protection of classified / protectively marked material
✅ Own SALs, audits, security reporting & compliance metrics
✅ Support IT & Cyber teams on secure system governance
✅ Support HR with vetting and security onboarding
✅ Deliver security briefings and awareness programmes
✅ Ensure NPSA-compliant physical security measures across sites & programmes
✅ Maintain security manuals, SLAs & governance documentation
✅ Liaise with Police, CTSA, MoD, NPSA, DE&S and other authorities
✅ Produce monthly security activity & incident analysis for leadership
What You Bring
Experience in defence, government, secure manufacturing or similar
Strong working knowledge of GovS 007, JSP 440, DEFSTAN & protective security frameworks
Familiarity with ISO 27001 / NIST / GDPR
Experience handling sensitive/classified information
Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work autonomously and influence at senior level
DISA / vetting-related accreditation beneficial
Why This Role
⭐ Lead security for a high-integrity defence programme
⭐ Visible role with senior leadership engagement
⭐ Hybrid working model (3 days onsite)
⭐ Scope to extend or convert to permanent
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