EY External Security Vetting Analyst - Experienced NV2 Vetter

In this critical role, you will apply sound judgement, curiosity and a strong security mindset to gather, analyse and assess sensitive information against relevant vetting factors.

• Assess and progress NV2 security clearance cases meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), agency requirements and EY best practices.

• Conduct structured, fair and professional applicant interviews, using clear non-leading questions to clarify information, test inconsistencies and assess relevant vetting factors.

• Analyse complex and sensitive information, including employment, financial, personal conduct, integrity and lifestyle considerations, distinguishing relevant risk indicators from non-material information.

• Prepare clear, comprehensive and evidence-based case notes and recommendations that allow reviewers and decision-makers to understand how each factor has been considered.

• Manage a complex, time-sensitive caseload while balancing throughput, quality, risk and service-level expectations.

• Engage constructively with quality assurance feedback, escalate complex matters appropriately, and contribute to a consistent, high-performing vetting capability.

The successful candidate must hold a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting),

We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go but you should also have.

• Demonstrated experience assessing personnel security clearances, including NV2 matters, within Government, national security or similarly high-security environments.

• A current or recently held Negative Vetting Level 2 clearance, with the ability and willingness to maintain the clearance required for the role.

• Strong interviewing capability, including the ability to gather information sensitively, ask effective clarification questions, avoid assumptions and maintain procedural fairness.

Id eally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• High attention to detail and analytical thinking, with the ability to identify potential security risks across complex information sources.

• Sound judgement, integrity and objectivity when handling sensitive personal information.

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

• Professional resilience, discretion and self-management, including the ability to manage competing priorities, sensitive content and time-critical work.