Lead Security Control Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Security Control Assessor to join their remote information security team on a contract basis. In this role, you'll lead the evaluation and assurance of security controls across cloud and on-premise environments. The opportunity involves significant hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance with policies and standards, and allows you to make a substantial impact on the assurance programme.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT audit or information security control assessments.
• 3+ years in a lead or managerial role.
• Professional certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable testing methodologies.
• Plan and manage control testing execution.
• Guide assessors through testing activities and documentation reviews.

Skills

IT audit experience

Information security control assessments

Assessing security controls in cloud environments

Strong communication skills

Automated testing techniques

Manual testing techniques

Proficient in data analytics tools

Agile methodology experience

Education

CISA certification

CISM certification

CISSP certification

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

SailPoint

Rapid7

Wiz.io

Microsoft Defender

RSA Archer

ServiceNow

Excel

Tableau

Alteryx

PowerBI

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Lead Security Control Assessor – Fully Remote - Contract £500 inside IR35 – 9 months – potentially extended

The Opportunity

We’re supporting our client in the search for a Lead Security Control Assessor to join their remote information security team on a long-term contract. In this role, you'll lead the evaluation and assurance of security controls across cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the chance to shape the quality and impact of a key assurance programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, repeatable methodologies for control testing, including automation in cloud environments
• Plan and manage the execution of control testing – including risk identification, sampling, fieldwork, and reporting
• Guide a team of assessors through testing activities and documentation reviews.
• Identify control gaps, assess associated risks, and produce high-quality reports with actionable insights
• Act as the primary stakeholder interface for control testing engagements, ensuring progress updates and clear communication
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in the assurance programme by standardising materials and defining measurable KPIs

Skills & Experience Required

• 8+ years of experience in IT audit or information security control assessments, with 3+ years in a lead or managerial role
• Demonstrated experience assessing security controls in cloud environments (AWS and Azure)
• Strong understanding of key frameworks and standards, including NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and COBIT
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business language
• Proficient in both automated and manual testing techniques for security controls
• Experience with tools such as SailPoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, Microsoft Defender, RSA Archer, and ServiceNow
• Familiarity with automation and data analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI)
• Agile methodology experience, ideally with Jira and Kanban boards
• Background in a Big 4 consultancy or similar high-compliance environment