Security Engineer (Commission & Access Control) – DV Cleared – London – Up to £100,000 per annum
Are you a technically adept security engineer with active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance and a passion for designing and enforcing identity, commission, and access control systems within secure IT environments? If so, Morela has an exciting opportunity for you.
Morela is partnering with a leading UK consultancy operating across defence, intelligence, and critical national infrastructure sectors. They are seeking a DV‑cleared Security Engineer with expertise in commission (authorization policies) and access control within IT systems. This role merges technical security engineering with strategic oversight, delivering high-assurance access mechanisms for mission-critical systems.
You’ll join a dynamic team responsible for ensuring secure and compliant access across classified and high-stake environments in both public sector and government settings.
Core Responsibilities
Access Control & Commissioning
Design, implement, and manage authorization models and commission processes across IT systems (identity management, role‑based access control, privilege management, segregation of duties).
Policy Enforcement & Workflow Configuration
Configure and maintain access control workflows, access control lists (ACLs), and entitlement models; integrate with identity providers (e.g. Active Directory, IAM solutions).
Security Tool Deployment
Deploy and configure tools for access governance, identity lifecycle, and privileged access management in alignment with defence‑grade standards
Security Assurance & Compliance
Ensure commission controls comply with MOD policies (e.g. JSP 440/JSP 604) and security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27005, STIGs, and UK Functional Standard 007
Vulnerability Assessment & Access Review
Support regular access reviews, entitlement audits, and role certification; identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities in provisioning and access enforcement.
Incident Management & Response
Participate in access-related incident response, including unauthorized access investigations, root‑cause analysis, and mitigation measures.
Client Engagement & Training
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand access requirements, deliver training on commission controls, and promote best practices for secure identity governance.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to improving internal delivery processes, capability frameworks, and team competence in structured commission and access control engineering.
What We’re Looking For
DV Clearance: Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance (or immediate transfer eligibility)
Access Control Expertise: Deep experience in identity & access management, particularly designing and enforcing commission controls, RBAC/ABAC models, access provisioning, and entitlement workflows.
Tools & Technologies: Hands-on with identity platforms (e.g. Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta), PAM/IGA systems, SSO/SAML/OAuth, and access governance tools.
Security Framework Knowledge: Understanding of defence and public-sector security frameworks (JSP 440/604, STIGs, ISO 27001, Government Functional Standard 007)
Incident & Risk Handling: Proven ability to conduct security incident investigations relevant to unauthorized access and remediate gaps.
Communication Skills: Strong ability to engage with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, offering clear strategic guidance.
Adaptability: Comfortable working across multiple defence and public sector clients, tailoring commission solutions as necessary.
Travel Readiness: Willingness to work on-site (e.g. Farnborough, Aldermaston, or other secure campus sites), up to ~25% travel depending on project demands.
Any experience or understanding of Palantir Foundry is a massive bonus!
Why Join?
As a DV‑Cleared Security Engineer, you will be instrumental in securing UK national-critical systems by implementing rigorous access control mechanisms. You’ll join a consultancy at the forefront of secure-by-design delivery—mentoring peers, shaping governance frameworks, and working at the intersection of national defence and cutting-edge security engineering.
Please reply to connect with Morela today to explore this role in more detail
