Security clearance!!!

[TheFaQQer]

I've been told SHSL (agency) will allow you to get SC clearance through them for £90 (you pay) and then when a job comes up you can apply for it through them with your SHSL held clearance.

Is there anyone else who can confirm this ?

Security clearance is required for a specific role, so I can't see how this can work.

[TykeMerc]

I've been told SHSL (agency) will allow you to get SC clearance through them for £90 (you pay) and then when a job comes up you can apply for it through them with your SHSL held clearance.

Is there anyone else who can confirm this ?

Incredibly unlikely and I suspect that if the DVA or the Cabinet Office got wind of that then if SHSL are currently ListX (which they would have to be to submit a Clearance request) then they won't be for much longer.
I'm not sure how much the DVA charge for processing an SC check, but I've a strong feeling it's more than £90 so again it seems unlikely.

As others have said there has to be a valid reason for a clearance to be held as live.

Again as others have said you used to be cleared and aren't now so if the client wants already cleared people odds are very low that you will be put forwards by an Agency that can draw on people who are actually cleared.

[Gibbon]

I've heard that SHSL will do this from an SHSL person. But in the following circumstance.

You've been contracting through them with SC
Contract comes to an end.
They do the yearly update as long as you don't go abroad. You pay the admin fee.

They do this so they have a pool of SC people.

[BolshieBastard]

And another one, this time by Reed. They just get around the DVA by saying 'its an urgent requirement' blah, blah, blah. ******* disgrace.


Test Analyst (SC Cleared) Contract

My elite client is seeking experienced and skilled software application testers (SC Cleared) You will have strong functional and acceptance testing skills and an appreciation of different development life cycles from waterfall to agile. Experience in Windows server, DNS, Terminal Servers, HP quality centre, Loadrunner and Linux all highly desired for this contract. Due to the secure and sensitive nature of the project and the urgent requirement the client is looking for candidates that hold current MOD SC Clearance. Market rates paid weekly. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business.
Location Warrington
Start Date ASAP
Duration 6 months +
Rate £250 - £380 per Day

[jas]

Clearance!

Thanks for that..its a little annoying as had another call my skills are very suited to the role. I am beginning to think however that these "restrictions" of it being an urgent requirement blah blah are just created by the agency as from past experience I know clients are willing to have you work on site until you clearance is re validated - apparently it takes 30 days for the DVA to re clear you. But I guess this is up to the client, it does not mean you are in the same boat as not being cleared at all thought - it does count for something!

Jas

And another one, this time by Reed. They just get around the DVA by saying 'its an urgent requirement' blah, blah, blah. ******* disgrace.


Test Analyst (SC Cleared) Contract

My elite client is seeking experienced and skilled software application testers (SC Cleared) You will have strong functional and acceptance testing skills and an appreciation of different development life cycles from waterfall to agile. Experience in Windows server, DNS, Terminal Servers, HP quality centre, Loadrunner and Linux all highly desired for this contract. Due to the secure and sensitive nature of the project and the urgent requirement the client is looking for candidates that hold current MOD SC Clearance. Market rates paid weekly. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business.
Location Warrington
Start Date ASAP
Duration 6 months +
Rate £250 - £380 per Day

[LegendsWear7]

Another. I'm looking for the email address to report this to.



4th Line Support - MUST HAVE SECURITY CLEARANCE
Contract

4th Line Support - MUST HAVE SECURITY CLEARANCE

My client, an IT Services Provider require a 4th Line Support specialist to work for them on site at a client's site.

The successful candidate will form part of a pool of support specialists that are responsible for supporting and implementing changes to the live system.

Main responsibilities:
* Deploy system upgrade and patches
* Resolve incidents
* Proactive monitoring of the system
* Checking system logs
* Complete open incidents through to satisfactory resolution

Essential Skills
* Thorough knowledge of Windows Server 2003 Operating System and Active Directory
* Thorough knowledge of Cisco proprietary software
* Understanding of WAN technologies
* Knowledge of E-Policy management software
* SQL Server Database administration
* MS Exchange
* Working knowledge of Netcool

Please note that candidates without necessary SECURITY CLEARANCE will NOT be considered for this role.




Gibbs S3, formally knows as The Gibbs Partnership is a provider of Information Technology Consulting, Flexible Resource Managed Solutions, Customised Project Solutions, Off/On Shore Services and Executive Search Services to customers throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Location Hook
Country UK
Start Date ASAP
Duration 6 months +
Employment Business Gibbs S3
Contact Nayanie Thangathurai
Telephone 0208 773 7657
Fax 0208 773 7651
Email Nayanie.Thangathurai.95946.F8543@mail.jobserve.com
Reference JS-NTPJL-4THLINESUPPORT
Posted Date 15/03/2010 17:41:43

[TheFaQQer]

Another. I'm looking for the email address to report this to.

vettinggroup@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk

Take a screenshot / print to PDF and send it to them with a URL.

[SuperZ]

Location Warrington
Start Date ASAP
Duration 6 months +
Rate £250 - £380 per Day

I'm always a bit sceptical when the rate quoted varies so much. Possibly a CV collecting excersise.

[LegendsWear7]

vettinggroup@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk

Take a screenshot / print to PDF and send it to them with a URL.

Sent.

Dear Vetting Group, I'm a very experienced IT contractor but repeatedly find myself unable to bid for UK government-related work because of commercial agencies constantly insisting that candidates must already be SC/DV cleared to even make an application. I'm sure you are very well aware but this is highly frustrating, especially in our economic climate. This closed shop situation greatly reduces the skill pool available for selection to carry out secure government work.

It is easy to find examples every day. The company named S3 is one of the worst offenders but there are many others. As the addresses disappear quickly (when the advert is taken down) I've attached .XPS screen images.

DV demanded: http://www.jobserve.com/Database-Des...13C48E57.jsjob

SC demanded: http://www.jobserve.com/4th-Line-Sup...F916D770.jsjob

SC demanded: http://www.jobserve.com/Netcool-Desi...2A846E8A.jsjob


I understand that you are able to take action in these cases.

Unfortunately I fear that the smarter agencies simply word the tender advert slightly differently [to avoid any rebuke from you] but still deny access to people without an existing clearance as standard practice.

I would like to know what action has ever been taken in these circumstances.


Kind regards

[MarillionFan]

It does seem stupid that having security clearance pays more money for the same role as a non sc company. What's also funny is that a techy in the forces is paid a tulipe rate compared to that of someone who has to put their life on the line.