Information Security professional managing governance, audit, and compliance in banking domain. Collaborating across teams to enhance security posture and control effectiveness.
About the role
- Security / Client Liaison Manager leading security efforts for national security clients at Zaizi. Overseeing facility management, personnel security, and client relations in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
- Operate as the primary client liaison with secure government partners to develop Zaizi’s footprint in the National Security space
- Raise awareness of Zaizi’s secure digital services and capabilities within secure government organisations, identifying key stakeholders and business development opportunities
- Facilitate client contact across secure government sites and Zaizi corporate facilities.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client security teams.
- Clearance Management: Oversee the lifecycle of United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) clearances and those of adjacent organisations for all staff and associates.
- Conduct initial security briefings for new hires and through-life aftercare.
- Ensure all staff understand their personal responsibilities under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) and the Security Policy Framework.
- Provide coaching and guidance on client security culture, conducting risk assessments and sharing security best practice within the company.
- Monitor the Zaizi internal security posture, conducting risk assessments and maintaining close liaison with HR and line management.
- Operate as Security Controller responsible to the Board for all day-to-day security aspects.
- Manage the receipt, storage, distribution, and disposal of classified documents and assets in accordance with government standards.
- Prepare for and manage external audits to meet secure government accreditation requirements. Maintain the Security Risk Management and Company Security Instructions.
- Manage strict access control systems for the facility, including the vetting and escorting of visitors, contractors, and international guests in compliance with IVCO protocols.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for secure government security organisations.
- Lead the investigation and reporting of any security breaches or incidents to the relevant Contracting Authority and the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC).
- Advise the Board and Senior Leadership Team on security implications of new contracts, office moves, or changes in company ownership/structure.
- Collaborate with the IT Manager (responsible for ISO 27001/Cyber Essentials Plus) to ensure physical and cyber security measures are aligned.
- Demonstrate experience of segregated security environments.
- Support the bid team by providing security capability statements for tenders requiring facility clearances.
Requirements
- Citizenship: Must be a British National.
- Experience: Demonstrable experience of managing a secure facility and client relationship, within a UK Defence or National Security "List X" environment.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Security Policy Framework (SPF), Cabinet Office security controls, and List X requirements (specifically FSA/iv).
- Vetting: Active eDV is essential
- Detail Oriented: Meticulous record-keeping skills for musters, visitor logs, and classified document registers.
- DISA / SyI membership or equivalent professional security qualifications (e.g., BTEC Level 3 in Security Management) - Desirable.
- Experience liaising with the International Visits Control Office (IVCO) for overseas visits and classified exchanges - Desirable.
- Experience establishing a new List X facility from scratch - Desirable.
Benefits
- 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays
- Vitality medical insurance
- Workplace Pension 5% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance
- Cycle scheme
- 5 days a year for approved Training
- WFH equipment allowance
- Buy / Sell Holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering days
- Flexible working
- Work on exciting projects - make a difference
- Empowered to make decisions
- Encouraged to fail fast and learn quickly
- 1-2-1 and team coaching / training available to all our staff
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