Deputy Site Security Controller

Deputy Site Security Controller

This role is full time onsite at DXC Erskine / Mon-Fri office hours.

*Candidates must be a UK national/British citizen and have resided in the UK for the past 5-10 years to meet current SC and future DV security clearance requirements*

The Deputy Site Security Controller (SSC) supports the Site Security Controller (SSC) in the delivery of a variety of site related security activities such as new starter briefings, the registration and management of classified assets, managing the combinations for safes used within the Facility and overseeing the issue of passes to site-based employees. The Deputy SSC reports to the Group Security Controller (GSC).

The Deputy SSC will work from a dedicated DXC site but may also have security responsibilities for satellite sites in a wider geographical area.

The Deputy SSC also performs the role of site Deputy Crypto Custodian for the site. The Deputy Crypto Custodian is responsible to the Group Security Controller for the safe custody, registration, mustering, amendment, issue, safe handling, arranging secure carriage and disposal of Cryptographic items held at their locations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a register of all security cabinets on their site.
• Ensure that the combinations of secure cabinets are changed according to policy.
• Assist the SSC in performing an oversight of the operation and administration of site security equipment, including CCTV, alarm systems, locks, AACS, and any other equipment used for protective security purposes to ensure that they meet Secure Accounts requirements.
• Regularly review access lists to sensitive areas on site.
• Perform or supervise the registration and control of locally held classified assets.
• Conduct musters and spot checks of classified assets.
• Manage the classified asset database for the site(s)
• Ensure the processes for visitors to the site complies with DXC policy.
• Deliver security induction training to new starters (this includes remotely)
• Assist in the co-ordination of security audits at the site (internal and external)
• Maintain good working relationships with other departments on the site.
• Act as the security point of contact for the site in the absence of the SSC.
• Perform any other security tasks directed by the GSC.

Crypto Responsibilities:

• Experienced with the minimum national and departmental baseline measures described in JSP 490 for the secure storage, handling, movement, and routine destruction of Cryptographic material.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date system of Central Accounting for all Cryptographic items issued to their location using a register of Cryptographic items with supporting vouchers to record transactions.
• Ensure that all personnel employed on COMSEC duties hold the appropriate level of vetting.
• Issue Cryptographic items on loan to holders and users. Including issuing orders detailing the baseline security measures for the safe handling of Cryptographic items on loan, ensuring that all holders/users have signed and understood these orders.
• To review the holdings of Cryptographic items at regular intervals.
• To comply with key management procedures relevant to their holdings as detailed in JSP 490 and company policy.

Required Skills:

• Experience of information and/or physical security control ideally in a Defence or Government capacity, including familiarity with the full range of associated guidance and policy documentation.
• Must be able to achieve UK National Security clearance.
• Proven experience in an asset management/registrar role.
• Good Analytic Skills.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels.
• Good attention to detail.
• Evidence of Attending a recognised Crypto Custodians course such as UKNDA.
• Knowledge of handling Cryptographic material.