ISO 27001 Senior Auditor - EMEA

Insight Assurance; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity audit firm seeks an experienced individual to lead ISO 27001 audits and mentor junior auditors. Candidates should have 4-6 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in project management. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and familiarity with GRC tools are preferable. This role offers a hybrid work model and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Hybrid work model

Mentorship opportunities

Certification support

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in ISO 27001 or IT audit engagements.
• Proven experience leading small teams or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of ISO 27001 audits.
• Evaluate technology and security controls.
• Supervise and mentor junior auditors.

Skills

ISO 27001 audit engagements

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

GRC tools (e.g., Vanta, Drata, Secureframe)

Job description

Insight Assurance is a global audit firm on a mission to transform how organizations achieve cybersecurity and compliance. Founded by former Big 4 (EY) professionals, we deliver next-generation audit services across SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS (QSA), HITRUST, CMMC (C3PAO), and FedRAMP (3PAO) frameworks.

We’re not your traditional audit firm — we’re tech-enabled, leveraging compliance automation and advanced collaboration tools to make audits faster, smarter, and more impactful for our clients.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Fast 50 lists, Insight Assurance is one of the fastest-growing global audit firms, with 170+ professionals supporting nearly 2,000 clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of ISO 27001 audit and readiness engagements.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology and security controls.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior auditors, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve audit workpapers and deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Identify and communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and lead client meetings to discuss findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to enhance audit methodologies and leverage compliance automation tools.
• Provide regular project status updates and proactively communicate potential issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4–6 years of experience performing ISO 27001 or IT audit engagements at a Big 4 or other reputable audit/consulting firm.
• Proven experience leading small teams or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English (required); French proficiency is a plus.
• Experience with GRC and compliance automation tools (e.g., Vanta, Drata, Secureframe) is a plus.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems.
• Active or in-progress certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CISSP, CPA, or ISO/IEC 17021-1.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Performance Bonuses based on impact
• Hybrid work model — collaborate both remotely and in-office (Panama City)
• Global exposure and mentorship opportunities within a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm
• Continuous professional development and certification support

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