Manager, 1st Line Controls Testing & Certification

Mastercard; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payments company is seeking a Manager for its 1st Line Controls Testing team in Harrogate. The role involves managing certifications, conducting control tests, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate must have experience in security audits and a background in Computer Science or a related field. The company offers a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with security related control frameworks.
• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Proven expertise in conducting security audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage Certifications and Assurance activities.
• Conduct periodic testing of controls.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience with security frameworks (ISO27001, PCI-DSS)

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading global payments company is seeking a Manager for its 1st Line Controls Testing team in Harrogate. The role involves managing certifications, conducting control tests, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate must have experience in security audits and a background in Computer Science or a related field. The company offers a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.