Assistant Manager, IT Risk and Controls Testing Analyst

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC); Belfast City District, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte UK is seeking an experienced IT risk and controls professional to join our Compliance team. You will perform control testing across identity, endpoint, network, and infrastructure, and contribute to remediations and governance.

You will collaborate with global teams, utilize ServiceNow and GRC tools, and stay aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and SOC 2 standards to protect clients and the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security, IT risk management, internal audit, compliance, or controls testing roles.
• Experience conducting compliance testing against ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, or SOC 2.
• Working knowledge of automated control testing tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7.
• Experience with GRC or ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, or MetricStream.
• Experience with Microsoft security tooling and/or KQL query writing is advantageous.
• Experience in a large, global, matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of risk and compliance methodologies and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Support control testing program and automated testing across security controls.
• Maintain control testing framework, mappings, queries, and pass/fail criteria.
• Perform control testing across identity, endpoint, network, and infrastructure.
• Assess risk gaps and prioritize remediation with risk-based approach.
• Validate remediation activity evidence submitted by risk and control owners.
• Follow up with owners to close remediation and escalate overdue items.
• Identify and report control gaps, risks, and non-compliance to stakeholders.
• Maintain ServiceNow workflows for remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align with ISO/NIST/SOC2.
• Assist Compliance Manager with testing updates, KPI dashboards, and templates.
• Stay current on testing methodologies and regulatory developments.

Skills

Information security

IT risk management

Internal audit

Compliance

Controls testing

GRC tools

ServiceNow

KQL queries

Security tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cybersecurity related field

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

ServiceNow

Archer

MetricStream

Job description

Job description

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• Support execution of the Control Testing Program, including automated control testing (e.g. identifying tool integration opportunities and mapping source systems so they can provide continuous automated results), alongside manual, effectiveness-based testing of security controls.
• Maintain and update the control testing framework, including control-to-standard mappings, technical test queries, policy configuration checks, and clearly defined pass/fail criteria.
• Perform control testing across identity, endpoint, network, and infrastructure-based controls, including evidence collection, validation, and documentation.
• Apply risk management experience to understand how tested controls contribute to risk reduction, assess the impact of control gaps, and support risk-based prioritization of remediation activities.
• Perform compliance validation of risk remediation activities submitted by risk and control owners, assessing whether the evidence provided adequately closes the identified gap.
• Follow up proactively with risk and control owners on outstanding remediation activities, tracking progress through to closure and escalating overdue items where required.
• Identify, track, and report control gaps, risks, and non-compliance issues to stakeholders, and support the development of remediation recommendations.
• Maintain ServiceNow (or an equivalent GRC/ITSM platform) workflows for remediation tracking and control lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and compliance stakeholders to ensure testing is consistent, well-evidenced, and aligned to industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 80053, CIS Controls, SOC 2).
• Support the Compliance Manager in preparing testing updates, KPI and dashboard inputs, and reporting materials for senior leadership, and contribute to standardized testing templates and methodologies.
• Stay current on control testing methodologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to inform testing priorities.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in information security, IT risk management, internal audit, compliance, or controls testing roles.
• Experience conducting compliance testing, audits, or control assessments against internal or external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC 2).
• Working knowledge of automated control testing tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or similar platforms).
• Experience with GRC or ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, MetricStream, or similar for control and remediation tracking.
• Experience with Microsoft security tooling (e.g., Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Sentinel) and/or KQL query writing is advantageous.
• Experience working in a large, global, matrixed organization is an advantage.
• Knowledge of risk and compliance methodologies and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex technical information for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across global teams and cultures.
• Proficiency with tools such as ServiceNow, GRC platforms, or compliance testing tools.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CRISC, Security+, or similar
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell) to support testing efficiency.

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Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers