Risk Assurance Specialist (Embedded Consultant)

Control Risks; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Risks is seeking a Consultant to join an embedded project with a leading tech client. The role involves conducting operational security assessments of data center facilities across Europe, which includes performing site assessments and interviewing key personnel. This position requires strong communication skills, a commitment to quality deliverables, and the ability to travel frequently for client engagements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years working experience in security or consulting, or military/law enforcement equivalent.
• Familiarity with physical security technologies.
• Proficient in producing professional reports and delivering findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite operational security assessments across Europe.
• Perform interviews with security stakeholders and assess compliance.
• Provide clear and consistent recommendations on security practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Presentation skills

Tools

Access control systems

Video surveillance systems

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Control Risks is looking to bring on a Consultant as a part of an embedded project with a top tier client of ours in the tech industry. This role will conduct onsite operational security assessments of the client’s data center facilities across Europe. The Consultant will travel to the client’s facilities to conduct detailed interviews with facility stakeholders and perform a physical site assessment to ensure compliance with existing security standards and requirements.

• Utilize the client’s existing standards to assess compliance with physical, technical, and operational security requirements
• Conduct interviews with a wide array of security stakeholders to determine the operational security practices in place at each facility
• Ensure findings are collected and presented in a clear and consistent manner to facilitate reliable analysis across a high volume of sites
• Provide clear and consistent recommendations regarding security policies and practices
• Maintain technical proficiency in the security industry, sharing knowledge throughout the firm and enhancing the department's current document templates and methodology
• Continuously enhance client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality reports and professional presentation

2-4 years work experience in a global security organization or consulting firm, or equivalent military or law enforcement experience

Familiarity with physical security technologies including access control measures, video surveillance systems, and intrusion detection systems.

Understanding of physical and operational security principals including defense-in-depth design, standard operating procedures, and incident management practices

Ability to successfully produce quality deliverables including well written reports and professional oral delivery of assessment findings and recommendations

Ability to travel 30% of the time and on short notice

Exceptional written and interpersonal communications skills

Strong attention to detail

Proven verbal presentation skills

Committed, enthusiastic and with a ‘can do' approach

Confident, solution oriented and with a positive attitude

A high level of integrity and discretion

Willingness to learn and develop new skills

A large degree of flexibility with regards to work schedule and peaks in work intensity

Collaborative team player