Security Controller

Title:
Security Controller

The Role

The DNTS Security Controller serves as the organisation's Security Subject Matter Expert (SME), dedicated to protecting our people, projects, and assets from preventable harm or physical security risks. In addition to acting as the appointed Facility Security Controller (FSC) for DNTS, this role is entrusted with safeguarding classified assets and ensuring full compliance with UK Government security standards, including Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) accreditations.

Supported by a focused team of security professionals, the Security Controller acts as the primary point of contact between DNTS and external security authorities, overseeing the creation, implementation, and enforcement of robust security policies and procedures in line with GovS007, FSN, and ISN standards.

As DNTS advances its strategy to expand across Europe, the Security Controller will play a key role in preparing the DNTS Division to operate within NATO and individual European states' security frameworks. This may also involve facilitating the establishment of secure offices beyond the UK.

The FSC is responsible for conducting thorough risk assessments, managing incident response plans, and maintaining critical security registers to identify and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities affecting personnel, facilities, and information systems. The role further supports defence contract commitments, including handling Security Aspects Letters (SALs), coordinating audits, managing the Restricted Countries Travel (RCT) process, and delivering comprehensive security awareness training throughout the organisation.

This position is central to ensuring the ongoing safety of our teams while maintaining our capability to store and process classified material up to SECRET level, thus enabling secure project delivery and consistent compliance with national security requirements.

Location

Leatherhead/Hybrid - 3 days in the office.

Security Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid SC or DV security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Security Governance, Policy & Accreditation

• Security Accreditation Management: Manage and maintain Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) accreditations.
• Policy Compliance & Development: Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Government security policies by developing, implementing, and enforcing robust internal security policies, procedures, and a strong security culture in accordance with FSN, ISN and GovS007 standards.
• Defence Contract Management: Manage obligations under defence contracts, including the handling of Security Aspects Letters, policy oversight, and coordination of audits.
• Vetting Coordination: Collaborate with the Security Vetting team and Personnel Vetting Manager to ensure full compliance with GovS007 and IPSA requirements.
• Register Management: Take ownership of the Security Risk Register (SRR) and Security Register (SR), ensuring they are accurate and up to date.

Risk, Assurance & Audit

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to protect assets and personnel.
• Auditing & Compliance Monitoring: Conduct regular security audits to assess the effectiveness of existing measures and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Site Security Oversight: Visiting new and existing DNTS operational sites to advise and/or audit security measures in line with local security conditions and latest security reports.

Operational Security & Travel Risk

• Restricted Countries Travel: Manage the Restricted Countries Travel (RCT) process by maintaining a comprehensive log of all business and personal travel, delivering pre-travel briefings, and liaising with UKSV prior to any staff travel to a restricted country.

Incident & Crisis Management

• Crises Management: Ensures that processes and procedures are in place for the Region, including Crisis Management Team structure and supporting information.
• Incident Response Planning: Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively manage and report security breaches, emergencies, and other critical incidents.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate security incidents, analyse findings, and recommend or implement corrective actions through the Learning from Experience (LFE) process to prevent recurrences.

Engagement, Training & Reporting

• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective relationships with government security authorities and act as the primary liaison between the organisation and external security bodies.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with IT, IM, HR and other relevant departments to maintain all necessary accreditations and support integrated security efforts.
• Security Training: Identifies, generates and delivers necessary training across the Region, including Crisis Management Drills.
• Security Awareness & Guidance: Deliver security awareness training to employees, contractors, and visitors to promote a culture of security and policy compliance. Provide timely and relevant advice and guidance to staff as required.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports to senior management detailing security incidents, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Digital Reporting: Develop and maintain digital reporting for the DNTS Senior Leadership Team.

What we Need

• Several years in security management, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role, is required. Previous experience as a Security Controller is desirable.
• Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies, including familiarity with Gov07, FSC, IPSA, and IT security frameworks.
• Ability to assess risks, analyse incidents, and make informed decisions based on available data.
• Security operations to include security technology, security assessments, incident investigations/response, and proven experience building and training an effective security team.
• Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills to effectively convey security policies, data and incident details to staff and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to collaborate across departments to achieve security objectives.
• A meticulous approach to identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Strong critical thinking skills to address complex security challenges.
• Ability to respond effectively to evolving threats and technological developments.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Strong familiarity with Government Functional Standard 007 - Security.
• Knowledge of JSP 440 and wider MOD security frameworks.
• Understanding of the Government Security Classification Policy.
• Awareness of the Facility Security Clearance (FSC) Policy.
• Understanding of the Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) Policy.
• Experience working with or within Government IT Security Frameworks.
• A background in security, the armed forces, or law enforcement is highly desirable.

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