MBDA
Senior Security Administrator
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As part of the Senior Security Team
You will be contributing to developing and promoting a strong, positive security culture throughout the business.
Salary: Circa £32,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is a full-time office-based role due to the nature of the workload.
Security Clearance: British Citizen.
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
- Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more
The opportunity:
There is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, diverse and forward-thinking team within the Security Services sector of the business which is responsible for the effective provision of classified document control. Operating within the HMG Governance and procedural guidelines for classified material, the role requires a strong focus on providing a secure, effective and efficient service that includes ensuring compliance to defined standards and processes, which also reaches into other strands of security.
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Your Essential Responsibilities
- Provide advice and support to the business on current company and Government guidelines regarding all aspects of classified documentation security, control and management.
- Process internal and external movements of classified material within the UK and Overseas in accordance with HMG regulations.
- Support the business meet key deadlines such as bid deliveries and payment milestones. This requires the role holder to maintain flexibility and on occasions may require working additional hours.
- Maintain accurate records of documentation using the Security Information Management System.
- Conducting essential document mustering activities including spot-checks and investigations.
- Maintain accurate statistics.
- Provide support to the Programme Support Office Manager and other security activities as required.
- Travel to other sites will be required, from time to time.
What we're looking for from you:
- Experience, skills and/or qualifications for working within a UK Defence/Government setting is preferred; training will be provided.
- Knowledge/understanding of MoD and company rules for processing and handling of classified documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail, able to work well under pressure, strong competence in MS Office and experience in using databases.
- You are able to meet deadlines without compromising on quality and always following process.
- You are passionate about high quality customer service and are able to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.
- You are a team player who's resilient and adaptable to change. Able to use your initiative and willing to step up and take responsibility in the absence of senior team members.
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