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We work to ensure compliance with UK national security standards while maintaining the trust and integrity that underpins our business. Our mission is to evolve vetting from an operational function into a strategic capability that supports workforce planning, enables business growth, and strengthens Cisco's position as a trusted partner to government and enterprise customers. You'll work in a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, autonomy is trusted, and your work directly shapes how the function grows.\nYour Impact\nThe Vetting Manager will lead and manage the vetting and background-checking function for Cisco UK. You will ensure compliance with UK national security vetting standards, organisational policies, and relevant legal requirements. You will possess an excellent understanding of UK security clearance procedures, a high level of integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The minimum clearance requirement for this role is SC, but the candidate must be suitable to be put forward for DV.\nOversee the end-to-end vetting process, including conducting briefings, reviewing applications, handling security clearance requests for all employees, contractors, and partners.\nSupport and drive activities regarding business transformation, with the target of achieving IPSA. 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