Lead Security Control Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in the UK seeks a Lead Security Control Assessor for a fully remote role. In this hands-on leadership position, you will evaluate and assure security controls across cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing control testing methodologies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT audits and security assessments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT audit or information security control assessments required.
• 3+ years in a lead or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience assessing security controls in AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of testing methodologies in cloud environments.
• Manage control testing execution, including risk identification and reporting.
• Guide assessors through testing and documentation reviews.

Skills

IT audit

Information security control assessments

Risk identification

Cloud security controls

Automated testing techniques

Communication

Data analytics

Education

CISA

CISM

CISSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

SailPoint

Rapid7

Wiz.io

Microsoft Defender

RSA Archer

ServiceNow

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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