2 x Security Control Tester / Security Control Assessor

Head Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information services company is seeking 2 Security Control Testers to evaluate and test security controls across systems. These roles involve working in cloud environments like AWS and Azure and require relevant security certifications. The contract is 6 months, with compensation ranging from £398 to £500 depending on experience. Remote work within the UK is available.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud environments like AWS and Azure.
• Proven background in IT Audits and security control assessments.
• Professional certifications like CISA, CISM, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate security controls across systems and processes.
• Conduct security control testing in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Drive quality security assessments through testing and collaboration.

Skills

Security control testing in cloud environments

IT Audit or Information Security assessments

CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification

Knowledge of NIST 800-53, ISO 27001

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Automated testing tools experience

Automation and data-driven testing techniques

Job description

Overview

2 x Security Control Tester / Security Control Assessor

Contract - 6 months

East Midlands / Remote

Inside IR35 / working via an Umbrella Company

Our client is a global information services company and is seeking 2 additional security experts to lead the assessment and evaluation of security controls across systems and processes. As a Lead Security Control Assessor, you will oversee and conduct security control testing, verifying the design, implementation, and operational effectiveness of controls in both on-premise and cloud environments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving quality security assessments through thorough testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

These roles can be based remotely within the UK and will be for an initial 8 month contract. The contract will require to be via umbrella company and have a banding of £398-£500 depending on experience.

Required Skills

• Experience with conducting security control testing in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure
• Experience performing IT Audit or Information Security control assessments, with specific experience in testing cloud security controls
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Sailpoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, MS Defender
• Experience leveraging automation, data-driven testing techniques, and generative AI to gain efficiency in control assurance

If the above details appeal to you, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.