Lead Security Control Assessor

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Security Control Assessor for a fully remote role. This position encompasses leadership in evaluating security controls across cloud and on-premise environments, contributing to a key assurance programme. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT audit and demonstrate strong competencies in managing security assessments with proven communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT audit or security assessments.
• 3+ years in a lead or managerial role.
• Experience in cloud security (AWS and Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of methodologies for control testing.
• Plan and manage control testing execution including risk assessment.
• Identify control gaps and produce high-quality actionable reports.

Skills

IT audit

Information security control assessments

Cloud security assessment

Strong communication skills

Automated testing techniques

Agile methodology

Education

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

SailPoint

Rapid7

Wiz.io

Microsoft Defender

RSA Archer

ServiceNow

Excel

Tableau

Alteryx

PowerBI

Jira

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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