Security Controller

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture , where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Main purpose of role &responsibilities in the business:

As aSecurity Controller in Kainos, you will play a lead rolein ensuring customer projects are delivered incompliance with Kainos’,customer’sand industry best practicesforphysical &personnel security.

You will work across the business, with both our central teams and delivery teams. Using your deep experience of security practices, you will actively support the engagement with Kainosstakeholders, gaining their buy-into implement security policies and procedures. You will act as arole model andleaderfor security in Kainos, owning the delivery ofsecurityinitiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working to co-create, develop, andthenmanagesecurity policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Creating andmaintaininga security culture that aligns with Kainos’values.

• Communicating current and relevant security threats and actionsto employees and partners.

• Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments toidentifyvulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

• Manage Aftercare Activities  such as Change of Circumstances(CoC), Overseas Travel Briefings and Aftercare Incident Reports (AIR).

• Maintaining our compliance with government security schemes, such as IPSA (Industry Personnel Security Assessment) andFSC (Facility Security Clearance).

• Working with Delivery Teams, People Support and Line Managers toidentifyand implement any security lessons learnt.

• Manage customer security checks and onboarding requirements to ensure staff canjoin projects quicklywhileremainingcompliant.

• Facilitate where necessary visits and inspections by individualsrepresentingeither the Government or Contracting Authority and to ensure any relevant documentation, process or records are available for inspection.

Minimum (essential) requirements:

• Current holder of UK security clearance

• Deep experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes

• Experience creating &implementing physical andpersonnelsecurity policies

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required

• Experience coaching and mentoring in security best practices

• Experience in implementing threat & risk management processes

Desirable:

• Experience working with a Digital organisation in MOD,Defenceor National Security.

• Previousexperienceas a Security Officeror Security Controller.

• Experience working on client site day-to-day

• Active participant in communities of interest (e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences etc.)

• Experience working within a Project Management Office

** Who you are:**

Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our valuesaren’tabstract; they are thebehaviourswe expect from each other everyday and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by beingdeterminedin how obstacles are overcome;honest when dealing with others;respectful of how you treat others;creative to find solutions to complex problems andcooperativeby sharing information,knowledge and experience.

These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person,teamand culture.

** About us**** **

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