IT Audit Specialist

Oscar; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Azure Controls & Audit Specialist for an initial 6-month contract in Bournemouth. This critical role involves ensuring compliance within an Azure-based environment, managing audit activities, and strengthening control processes. The position offers a daily rate of £650-£700 (Inside IR35), with 4 days on-site and 1 day remote. Previous experience in Azure controls or audit roles is essential, alongside knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Azure-focused controls, audit, or cloud risk roles.
• Understanding of engineering standards and best practices.
• Experience in strategic initiatives in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of cloud platform control assessments.
• Act as a subject matter expert on audit expectations in Azure.
• Lead governance of issues from assessments.
• Assess control effectiveness and recommend enhancements.
• Document control processes and compliance reporting.

Skills

Azure controls and audit

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Job description

Azure Controls & Audit Specialist | £650‑£700 p / day (Inside IR35) | Bournemouth (4 days on site) | 6 months (initially)

We're looking for an experienced Azure Controls & Audit Specialist to join the Public Cloud Engineering team on an initial 6‑month contract. This role is critical in supporting an Azure‑based environment through a period of increased audit activity, including upcoming EDA Gold DEV.

You’ll be looking at regulatory compliance, strengthening the control environment, and managing audit and risk‑related activities across the cloud platform.

Location: Bournemouth (4 days on‑site, 1 day remote)

Contract: 6 months initially

Rate: £650‑£700 p / day (Inside IR35)

Start: January

Relocation: Open to relocation

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of cloud platform control assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organisational requirements
• Act as a subject matter expert on control frameworks and audit expectations within Azure environments
• Lead governance of issues raised from assessments, ensuring findings are tracked, managed, and closed effectively
• Proactively assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen the risk and compliance posture
• Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for control processes, assessments, and compliance reporting

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a similar Azure‑focused controls, audit, or cloud risk role
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives in complex environments

If this sounds like a good fit, apply now as they’re looking to complete first stages!