Expleo Group

Security Administrator

Expleo Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Preston • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Managing, processing, and maintaining BPSS checks and supporting the full lifecycle of SC clearance applications
  • Maintaining security databases, tracking tools, SharePoint pages, and Excel spreadsheets to ensure data accuracy
  • Providing administrative support to the Security department, ensuring documentation is audit-ready
  • Overseeing access control, including issuing new passes, processing changes, and managing access requests
  • Handling and triaging security-related queries, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required
  • Identifying and escalating clearance risks, inconsistencies, or irregularities
  • Liaising with client security teams to ensure a smooth clearance process and consistent communication
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives—bringing ideas to streamline systems, tools, and processes

Requirements

  • No specific degree required administrative or security-related experience is welcomed
  • Any security or vetting-specific certifications are beneficial but not essential
  • Prior exposure to BPSS, SC, or other UK Security Vetting processes
  • Understanding of compliance, audit standards, or risk escalation
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict timelines
  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new processes and security frameworks
  • Experience using SharePoint, Excel, or other tracking systems
  • Experience in a Security, Vetting, Defence, or Government environment
  • Experience handling pass office or access control activities
Benefits
  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  • “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
  • We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
BPSS checksSC clearance applicationsdata accuracyaccess controlsecurity-related queriesrisk escalationcompliance standardsaudit standardsadministrative supportsecurity frameworks
Soft Skills
communication skillsdetail-orientedcommitment to accuracyconfidentialitystrong organisational skillsability to manage multiple tasksproactive mindsetwillingness to learn
Certifications
security certificationsvetting certifications