Senior / Lead IT Security Controls Analyst (Testing)

Meraki Talent; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Senior / Lead IT Security Controls Analyst to evaluate security controls in a dynamic, inclusive environment. This fully remote role requires strong experience in IT audit and a solid background in security controls, automation, and cloud security. You'll be responsible for testing methodologies and leading assessment teams to ensure organizational security, making a significant impact within a growing global leader.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT Audit or Security Controls Testing.
• Background in creating automated testing methods for security controls.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, and CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing methodologies for control assurance.
• Lead control testing teams to assess security controls' effectiveness.
• Present testing findings to stakeholders and manage ongoing engagement.

Skills

IT Audit

Security Controls Testing

Automation

Cloud Security

Education

CISA

CISM

CISSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Senior / Lead IT Security Controls Analyst (Testing)

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Senior / Lead IT Security Controls Analyst (Testing)

Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)

Fully Remote

Posted 25/06/18

CVs Required by 13:00 on 25/06/20

Start Date: Immediately

Meraki Talent is seeking a Senior / Lead IT Security Controls Analyst (Testing) to join a major financial services organization. The client is a rapidly growing global leader in data and analytics, offering a dynamic and inclusive environment where your work makes an impact.

You will evaluate and test security controls across on-premise and cloud environments to ensure they are effectively designed and implemented to protect organizational assets. The ideal candidate has strong experience in IT audit or information security control assessments, including cloud security, with knowledge of standards like NIST and ISO 27001, and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated testing methodologies for control assurance, including cloud environments.
• Lead control testing teams to assess security controls' design and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of testing documentation, identify control deficiencies, and provide clear recommendations.
• Present testing findings to stakeholders and manage ongoing engagement.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in IT Audit or Security controls testing.
• Background in creating automated testing methods for security controls.
• Familiarity with standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT.
• Certifications like CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are preferred.

Is this job for you?

If you have expertise in IT Audit, Security Controls, Testing, Automation, ISO 27001, and Cloud Security, this role might be suitable for you.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Analyst