{"id":1522415,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ultra-ic-deputy-security-controller","title":"Deputy Security Controller","company":{"id":1994689,"name":"Ultra I&C","domain":"ultra-ic.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ultra-ic","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Maidenhead, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":42000,"max_usd":114000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":243},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-17T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-17","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T09:19:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":45,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":45},"description":"Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications\nCyber (UK) BusinessPowering Decision\nJoin the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.\nCyber Business\nOur Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.\nJob Description\nBased at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead.At Ultra Cyber we have a rare opportunity to join the team as Deputy Security Controller.\nThe Deputy Security Controller exists to support the Security Controller in meeting the HMG (His Majesty's Government) requirements of a designated official to exercise the day-to-day responsibility of all aspects of protective security.\nThe Security Compliance function in Ultra is responsible for ensuring that the company’s officers, directors, and employees comply with the provisions of the company’s Government Security Policies and Special Security Agreement, where required.\nScope:\nBased in Maidenhead where the primary activity takes place, the role will have occasional additional responsibility for the other sites in the I&C UK offices. As such will require some infrequent travel to those sites.\nRole Requirements:\nFlexibility to travel within the UK, full driving license\n\nAbility & desire to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance\n\nA working knowledge of Gov Stan 007 and security policy framework is desirable\n\nMust be capable of interpreting the requirements of the Security and Personnel Controllers\n\nAn understanding of the risks and subsequent impact to the business of failing to comply fully with appropriate guidelines, policy or legislation.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nPhysical Security\nAssist the Security Controller with the administration and management of the Guards, NPSA furniture, keys, locks, combinations changes, logs, Disposal of assets, AACS, CCTV, IDS, Building and walls, area security, routines.\n\nPersonnel Security\nAssist the Personnel Security Controller with final BPSS checks, approving access to areas, processing visitor requests and IVCO requests.\n\nAccess Control Security\nOrganising regular combination changes, Document checks, mustering, Training, Booking in/ out of asset, movement / transport plans, Liaising with the authority.\n\nManagement Security\nLogging SALs, and administrating supply chain checks and contracts.\n\nInvestigation Security\nBreaches, electronic security issues, SAL, Personnel, TCSM, CTSA liaison, Training, Asset loss, criminal activity, authority liaison, reporting & investigation.\n\nGeneral\nEnsure all access to sensitive assets are recorded and controlled, to meet the requirements of the “need-to-know” principle. Using the Wiseman database, to log new assets, destroy obsolete assets, and instigate musters and spot checks.\n\nEnsure employees remain compliant with the conditions of their security clearance obligations via the appropriate ‘aftercare’ process.\n\nRepresent the business at off-site briefings, meetings and training sessions, as and when necessary and to disseminate information to the relevant audiences.\n\nEnsure security requirements are reflected in the company’s processes, as appropriate.\n\nAny other duties as and when required.\n\nManage security of information as defined in the Security manual.\n\nRequired Skills and Qualifications:\nBritish Citizen (e.g. to enable handling of “Eyes Only” material).\n\nCapable of achieving the required level of security clearance.\n\nExperience of CCTV would be beneficial.\n\nAlthough no specific educational qualifications are mandated, a good standard of verbal and written English would be expected.\n\nNotice\nDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website.\nOur Benefits\nEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:\nParticipation in an Annual Bonus Scheme\n\nPrivate Medical Cover\n\n25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days\n\nPension Contribution\n\n4 x Life Assurance Cover\n\nFlexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday\n\nFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more\n\nSecurity Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance\n\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement\nAt Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. 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