Global IT Security Audit & Assurance Leader

GKN Automotive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive technology firm is seeking a Security Audit & Assurance Manager in Birmingham. This role involves managing audits, ensuring compliance with IT standards, and collaborating internationally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT audits, strong communication skills, and relevant industry certifications. Attractive salary and benefits offered, with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits

Opportunity for international travel

Long-term commitment options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading IT and Information Security audits in a global organisation.
• Experience with Policy & Procedure Audit / Control maturity.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, information security, and IT controls.
• Experience in developing and implementing IT audit strategies and annual plans.
• Ability to identify and communicate IT audit findings to senior management and clients.
• Experience in collaborating with IT departments to run risk assessments.
• Ability to prepare and present reports that reflect audit results.
• Experience in maintaining open communication with management.
• Knowledge of current IT legislation and standards.
• Experience in supervising, training, and mentoring IT audit staff.
• Ability to coordinate with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the annual security audit plan.
• Lead risk-based audit & assurance activities.
• Act as the contact for external audit parties.
• Provide assurance information to external parties.
• Report audit outcomes to IT Directors and Executive Team.
• Manage individuals within the audit team.

Skills

IT and Information Security audits

Policy & Procedure Audit

IT systems understanding

Developing audit strategies

Communicating audit findings

Risk assessments collaboration

Report preparation

Communication with management

IT legislation knowledge

Training audit staff

External audit coordination

CISA certification

Industry security frameworks

OT audit frameworks

Manufacturing industry experience

Education

Relevant industry certifications (CISA)

Degree in a related field

Job description

A leading global automotive technology firm is seeking a Security Audit & Assurance Manager in Birmingham. This role involves managing audits, ensuring compliance with IT standards, and collaborating internationally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT audits, strong communication skills, and relevant industry certifications. Attractive salary and benefits offered, with opportunities for international travel.