About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do:
The UK Security Controller, Manager, is responsible for leading physical and personnel security operations across UK sites, ensuring compliance with applicable UK government, industry, and company standards. This role manages the security and personnel security controller functions as well as outsourced/contracted guard force, driving a risk-based, intelligence-informed protective posture. The security controller partners closely with other business units to protect people, assets, information, and operations while enabling the business.
The day-to-day:
Leadership & Governance
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Lead security facility compliance aligned with Government and Defence Security policies, standards, and risks (GovS007 Functional Standard, Security Policy Framework, JSP 440).
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Create, review, and maintain compliance documentation, as part of the risk management and accreditation document set (RMADS).
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Review and assure security programme security aspects, maintaining compliance, training, and record keeping.
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Function as the primary UK point of contact for security matters with internal stakeholders and external partners as appropriate.
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Oversee the Security and Vetting Coordinator and personnel security lifecycle (screening, vetting coordination, clearances, and aftercare).
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Ensure compliance with applicable personnel screening standards (e.g., BS7858 for screening, company/contractual requirements for national security vetting where applicable).
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Educate security responsibilities through awareness campaigns and targeted training.
Physical Security Operations
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Own physical security controls, i.e. access control, visitor management, CCTV, intrusion detection, duress.
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Manage the contract guard force service level agreement, performance, and oversight.
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Ensure secure space operations and restricted areas are operated and audited in line with policy and contractual/government requirements.
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Support investigations, insider-risk awareness, and loss-prevention activities in partnership with other business units as required.
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Lead site-level incident response for security events; ensure effective escalation, documentation, and after-action reviews.
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Support procurement in scope definitions, competitive sourcing, and technical evaluation for security systems/services.
What you'll need:
- Must hold or be eligible for DV clearance, with the ability to handle classified material.
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Knowledge of current UK Government and Defence security procedures, knowledge of the Security Policy Framework, GovS007 and ISO27001.
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Understanding of security vetting and threats to an organisation's security and integrity.
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Communicate well orally and in writing, to external and internal customers.
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Can maintain records accuratly and in such a way that information can be easily accessed and analysed when appropriate.
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Be available to work on site in our London office at least 3 days a week
What will help you on the job:
- Exceptional attention to detail.
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Effective communication and people skills.
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Discretion and integrity.
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Technical proficiency and knowledge in security management systems.
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Regulatory familiarity of Government and Defence policy frameworks.
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Cross functional collaboration, consulting effectively with multiple stakeholders.
EEO statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
