Specialist, Security Regulatory Compliance

Colt Technology Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

Induction program and mentoring

Educational opportunities

Global Family Leave Policy

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity networks

Job summary

Colt Technology Services is seeking a Security Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Greater London. You will lead regulatory compliance efforts, translating complex regulations into practical controls and governance processes.

Your work will support audits, reporting, and ongoing regulatory alignment across IT and security teams. The role emphasizes collaboration with Legal, Risk, IT, and Security to ensure timely remediation and robust compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, GRC, or information security.
• Strong understanding of NIS2, DORA, Telecom Security regulations, GDPR.
• Ability to translate regulatory language into technical/operational requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for reporting.
• Proactive with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the organization’s regulatory compliance posture across key regulations (NIS2, DORA, Telecom Security Act, GDPR).
• Analyze regulatory requirements and translate into policies, controls, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a regulatory compliance framework and mapping to internal controls.
• Design and manage compliance tracking mechanisms, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Produce regular compliance reports for senior management and regulators.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

GRC

Information security

NIS2

DORA

GDPR

NIS2 Directive

Telecom Security Act

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Law, Risk Management

Tools

ServiceNow GRC

Archer

MetricStream

ISO 27001

NIST

COBIT

Job description

Specialist, security regulatory compliance Colt Technology Services Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom

This job is with Colt Technology Services, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

We are looking for a Security Regulatory Compliance Specialist to lead and manage compliance with key security regulations such as NIS2, DORA, Telecom Security Act, and other applicable laws and standards.

This role is responsible for monitoring evolving regulatory requirements, translating them into actionable controls, and ensuring the organization can demonstrate compliance through structured reporting, documentation, and governance processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in regulatory compliance, security frameworks, and cross-functional coordination.

Join us and you will be part of a fast-growing community of like-minded experts to grow and learn alongside you in your career.

What you will do

• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Own and maintain the organization’s compliance posture against key regulations (e.g., NIS2, DORA, Telecom Security Act, GDPR)
• Analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into internal policies, controls, and procedures
• Develop and maintain a regulatory compliance framework and mapping to internal controls
• Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
• Design and manage compliance tracking mechanisms, dashboards, and KPIs
• Produce regular compliance reports for senior management, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely identification and escalation of compliance gaps and risks
• Support regulatory submissions and notifications where required
• Regulatory Change Management
• Continuously monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Assess impact of new or updated regulations on the organization
• Coordinate implementation of necessary changes across security, IT, and business teams
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory compliance topics
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, IT, and Security teams to ensure alignment
• Provide guidance to control owners on regulatory expectations and compliance requirements
• Audit & Assurance Support
• Support internal and external audits related to regulatory compliance
• Maintain documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance
• Track and support remediation of audit findings and regulatory gaps

What we're looking for

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Law, Risk Management, or related field
• 4–7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, GRC, or information security
• Strong understanding of at least two of the following:
• NIS2 Directive
• DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)
• Telecom Security regulations (e.g., national telecom security acts)
• GDPR and related data protection frameworks
• Strong regulatory interpretation and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for reporting
• Ability to translate legal/regulatory language into technical and operational requirements
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive mindset with high attention to detail

Might haves:

• Professional certifications such as:
• CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA
• Experience working with regulators or in regulated industries (e.g., telecom, financial services, critical infrastructure)
• Familiarity with compliance tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, MetricStream)
• Experience with control frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or COBIT

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages .

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.