IT Compliance & Assurance Lead (NIS-CAF/ISO)

Gazelle Global; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Gazelle Global is seeking a Compliance & Assurance Specialist to strengthen governance, risk and compliance across our IT infrastructure. The role focuses on building robust controls, coordinating audits, and delivering executive-ready reports to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive IT infra experience, SC clearance eligibility, and hands-on knowledge of frameworks such as NIS-CAF and ISO standards, with strong collaboration across technical teams.

Qualifications

• SC Clearance required or ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
• Proven experience in compliance, governance, risk, assurance, or audit roles.
• Strong IT infrastructure knowledge with networking tech and security controls.
• Experience in regulated sectors or critical national infrastructure is valued.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance activities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate compliance and assurance activities across the IT infrastructure estate.
• Develop, maintain, and improve compliance processes, controls, standards, and governance documentation.
• Prepare professional audit evidence packs and support audits.
• Conduct compliance assessments, control reviews, and assurance activities.
• Monitor compliance against regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Identify gaps, risks, and drive remediation.
• Produce executive-level compliance reports and dashboards.
• Maintain policies and control documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure infrastructure remains compliant with required standards and frameworks.
• Support risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as trusted compliance advisor to stakeholders.

Skills

SC Clearance

Compliance & Governance

IT Infrastructure

Enterprise Networking

Risk Management

Audit & Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NIS-CAF

ISO 27001

ISO 22301

ISO 9001

Job description

Gazelle Global is seeking a Compliance & Assurance Specialist to strengthen governance, risk and compliance across our IT infrastructure. The role focuses on building robust controls, coordinating audits, and delivering executive-ready reports to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive IT infra experience, SC clearance eligibility, and hands-on knowledge of frameworks such as NIS-CAF and ISO standards, with strong collaboration across technical teams.