Security Control Tester / Security Control Assessor

Head Resourcing Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information services company is seeking experienced Security Control Testers to lead assessments in cloud environments. This remote role requires significant expertise in security controls and IT audits, offering a competitive contract for skilled professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and strong experience in security testing tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting security control testing in cloud environments.
• Experience with IT Audit or Information Security assessments.
• Knowledge of industry standards like NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct security control testing for systems and processes.
• Drive quality security assessments through thorough testing and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Security control testing

Stakeholder management

Automation techniques

Education

CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Sailpoint

Rapid7

Wiz.io

MS Defender

Job description

Security Control Tester / Security Control Assessor

Our client is a global information services company and is seeking 3 seasoned security experts to lead the assessment and evaluation of security controls across systems and processes. As a Lead Security Control Assessor, you will oversee and conduct security control testing, verifying the design, implementation, and operational effectiveness of controls in both on-premise and cloud environments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving quality security assessments through thorough testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

These roles can be based remotely within the UK and will be for an initial 8 month contract. The contract will require to be via umbrella company and have a banding of £398-£486 depending on experience.

Required Skills

• Experience with conducting security control testing in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure
• Experience performing IT Audit or Information Security control assessments, with specific experience in testing cloud security controls
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Sailpoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, MS Defender

• Experience leveraging automation, data-driven testing techniques, and generative AI to gain efficiency in control assurance

If the above details appeal to you, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.