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SC Cleared Business Analyst | Microsoft Purview | Data Protection | Government P...
Posted Today by Boost Talent
OverviewAn experienced Business Analyst is required to support a strategic data protection initiative within a major gov...
- Rate £300 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United Kingdom
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Lead Azure DevOps Engineer ( SC eligible/ SC Cleared )
Posted Today by Scrumconnect Limited
About ScrumconnectScrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, scalable,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location City of London, England, United Kingdom
Technical Delivery Lead ( SC Eligible/ SC Cleared )
Posted Today by Scrumconnect Limited
About Scrumconnect ConsultingScrumconnect Consulting is a leading UK digital and technology consultancy specialising in...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location City of London, England, United Kingdom
Senior Solution Architect ( SC Cleared )
Posted 1 day ago by Scrumconnect Limited
About ScrumconnectScrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, scalable,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location City of London, England, United Kingdom
SC Cleared Software Developer - Remote/Guildford or Newcastle - £70 per hour Umb...
Posted 1 day ago by Click
We are recruiting for a SC Cleared Java Cloud Engineer on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The role...
- Rate £70 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Guildford/Newcastle/Remote
Interaction Designer - SC Cleared - (GDS/UI/UXD/Transformation )
Posted 1 day ago by Agilesource Ltd
Role responsibilitiesA senior interaction designer is an experienced designer who works with minimal support and can inf...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London/Bristol/Manchester (Remote 2-3 days onsite)
SC Cleared Embedded Engineer C/C++ - Portsmouth/Remote- £60 per hour Umbrella
Posted 1 day ago by Click
ResponsibilitiesUse your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutionsYou will be primarily developing...
- Rate £60 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Portsmouth/Hybrid
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About Our SC Cleared Contract Roles
What does a sc cleared contractor do?
SC (Security Check) cleared contractors hold the UK government's Security Check clearance, which is required for roles involving access to SECRET level information and for a significant proportion of contract roles across central government departments, GCHQ, the Ministry of Defence, the Home Office, the Cabinet Office, and their associated agencies and programmes. SC clearance is distinct from BPSS, which is the baseline personnel security standard, and from DV (Developed Vetting), which is required for the most sensitive intelligence and security roles. For contractors working in technology, project management, engineering, finance, and other professional roles across the security-conscious areas of central government, SC clearance is effectively a commercial prerequisite rather than an optional advantage.
Obtaining SC clearance requires a successful background check that covers financial history, employment history, criminal record, and character references, alongside the sponsor's assessment of the individual's suitability for access to classified material. The clearance is sponsored by the employing organisation or the client department, and cannot be self-initiated by the contractor. For contractors who already hold current SC clearance from a previous government engagement, their cleared status makes them immediately deployable onto roles that require it, which is a significant commercial advantage given that new clearance applications can take several months to process. Maintaining SC clearance requires renewal every five years and adherence to the personnel security obligations that come with handling classified material, including the requirement to report personal circumstances changes that might affect suitability.
SC-cleared contractors are eligible for a wide range of roles across defence, intelligence, central government technology programmes, law enforcement technology, and critical national infrastructure projects where access to sensitive government systems and information is required.
What is the market like for sc cleared contractors?
The SC Cleared contract market is a distinct and commercially advantageous segment of the broader government and defence contractor market. The combination of clearance and relevant technical or professional skills creates a premium that consistently places SC-cleared contractors above equivalent uncleared contractors in both the rate achievable and the breadth of available opportunities. Demand for SC-cleared technology contractors, particularly in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data engineering, is consistently very strong across MoD, GCHQ, Cabinet Office, and Home Office programmes. The processing time for new clearance applications creates a structural scarcity of immediately deployable cleared contractors that maintains the rate premium. Contractors who maintain current SC clearance and keep their technical skills current occupy one of the strongest positions in the UK technology contracting market.
How much do sc cleared contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for sc cleared roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many sc cleared vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 500 sc cleared contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.