Security Administration Officer (contract)

Role Summary

This is an onsite security administration role supporting Microsoft's secure government/public sector facility in Reading.

The person will handle security clearances, vetting administration, facility access management, visitor support, mailbox management, and general office administration within a secure environment.

The hiring manager is looking for someone who is highly reliable, proactive, comfortable working independently, and able to manage ad-hoc tasks without constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Security & Vetting Administration
• Process BPSS and SC clearance applications
• Support the Personnel Security Controller with vetting administration
• Maintain security-related records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with UK Government security procedures
• Secure Facility Operations
• Manage day-to-day access control and facility administration
• Act as the first point of contact for facility users and visitors
• Verify legitimate use of secure areas
• Support classified meetings and secure engagements
• Administrative Support
• Manage and action security and vetting mailboxes
• Coordinate facility activities and requests
• Provide office cover when security team members are unavailable
• Maintain accurate records and reporting
• Compliance & Audit Support
• Assist with internal security audits and inspections
• Ensure processes follow government security standards
• Support contractor visits and escort requirements

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)

• Eligibility
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 5 years
• Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance
• Able to pass BPSS screening
• Experience
• Administrative experience in an office/business environment
• Experience managing multiple administrative tasks simultaneously
• Experience handling confidential information
• Skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Comfortable being the sole person covering certain office activities
• Technology
• Working knowledge of: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous security administration experience
• Vetting or clearance processing experience
• BPSS / SC administration exposure
• Knowledge of UK National Vetting System
• Defence sector experience
• Government sector experience
• Local authority or public sector experience
• CRM or facilities administration experience
• Reception/front-of-house experience within secure environments

Experience Level Guidance

• Ideal Range 1-5 years of administrative experience

Additional Details

• Location: Reading, England
• Duration: 10 months
• Shift Timings: Onsite (Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm)
• Pay Range: £129/day to £145/day (PAYE)
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours