Applicants be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
The Role
A hands-on, multi-domain security position sitting at the heart of a growing business.
You will own the day-to-day execution of physical, personnel, and IT security operations, while also serving as the organisation's IT Security Officer (ITSO) and Data Protection Officer.
This is a genuinely broad remit, well suited to a security professional who thrives in an SME environment, is comfortable operating across multiple disciplines, and can balance operational delivery with compliance and risk management.
What You Will Be Doing
* Managing physical security controls, access procedures, visitor management, and incident reporting across offices and facilities
* Coordinating security vetting processes, renewals, and record-keeping
* Acting as ITSO, ensuring security controls are implemented effectively across IT systems in collaboration with the Network Security Engineer and wider CIS team
* Serving as designated Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and managing data protection risk
* Acting as Cyber Security Assurance Coordinator
* Supporting data incident management, investigation, and reporting
* Maintaining security policies, procedures, risk registers, and supporting audits and assurance activities
* Ensuring compliance with relevant STAMP standards, policies, and contractual obligations
* Raising security awareness across the business through guidance, training, and technical workshops
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
* Experience across physical, personnel, and IT security in a regulated environment
* Familiarity with MOD or NCSC Security Guidance and GOV007S
* Hands-on experience managing or supporting security vetting processes
* Solid understanding of IT and network security principles
* Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection best practice
* Experience as a DPO
* Strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills
* Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
Desirable:
* Experience as an IT Security Officer (ITSO)
* Familiarity with Cyber Security Model V4 in accordance with ISN 25/07
* Knowledge of ISO 27001 or similar frameworks
* Security-related qualifications or certifications
* Background in a regulated, technical, engineering, or defence-adjacent environment
What Is On Offer
A competitive salary, genuine career growth, and a collaborative working environment where your expertise will be recognised and valued. This is a role with real breadth, real responsibility, and the opportunity to shape security culture across a business that takes it seriously