Assistant Manager, IT Risk and Controls Testing Analyst

Deloitte (UK); Alabama; Híbrido; USD 80 000 - 119 000; Tempo integral

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Hybrid working policy

Resumo da oferta

Deloitte UK invites applications for a controls testing role focused on information security and IT risk management. This position emphasizes automated and manual testing of security controls across identity, endpoint, network and infrastructure, with strong collaboration across global teams.

You will contribute to ongoing compliance validation against ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and SOC 2, using tools like Qualys, Tenable, Fastpath and ServiceNow for remediation tracking.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in information security, IT risk management, internal audit, compliance or controls testing.
• Experience conducting compliance testing against internal or external standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC 2).
• Knowledge of automated control testing tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7 or similar).
• Experience with GRC/ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, MetricStream or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Support execution of the Control Testing Program, including automated and manual testing of security controls.
• Maintain and update the control testing framework, including mappings, queries, and pass/fail criteria.
• Perform control testing across identity, endpoint, network and infrastructure controls with evidence collection and documentation.
• Apply risk management to understand how tested controls reduce risk and aid remediation prioritization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure testing is well-evidenced and aligned to industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, CIS, SOC 2).

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Belfast, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Reading

Business Line

Enabling Functions

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

01-Oct-2026

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• Support execution of the Control Testing Program, including automated control testing (e.g. identifying tool integration opportunities and mapping source systems so they can provide continuous automated results), alongside manual, effectiveness-based testing of security controls.
• Maintain and update the control testing framework, including control-to-standard mappings, technical test queries, policy configuration checks, and clearly defined pass/fail criteria.
• Perform control testing across identity, endpoint, network, and infrastructure-based controls, including evidence collection, validation, and documentation.
• Apply risk management experience to understand how tested controls contribute to risk reduction, assess the impact of control gaps, and support risk-based prioritization of remediation activities.
• Perform compliance validation of risk remediation activities submitted by risk and control owners, assessing whether the evidence provided adequately closes the identified gap.
• Follow up proactively with risk and control owners on outstanding remediation activities, tracking progress through to closure and escalating overdue items where required.
• Identify, track, and report control gaps, risks, and non-compliance issues to stakeholders, and support the development of remediation recommendations.
• Maintain ServiceNow (or an equivalent GRC/ITSM platform) workflows for remediation tracking and control lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and compliance stakeholders to ensure testing is consistent, well-evidenced, and aligned to industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 80053, CIS Controls, SOC 2).
• Support the Compliance Manager in preparing testing updates, KPI and dashboard inputs, and reporting materials for senior leadership, and contribute to standardized testing templates and methodologies.
• Stay current on control testing methodologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to inform testing priorities.

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• Proven experience in information security, IT risk management, internal audit, compliance, or controls testing roles.
• Experience conducting compliance testing, audits, or control assessments against internal or external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC 2).
• Working knowledge of automated control testing tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or similar platforms).
• Experience with GRC or ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, MetricStream, or similar for control and remediation tracking.
• Experience with Microsoft security tooling (e.g., Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Sentinel) and/or KQL query writing is advantageous.
• Experience working in a large, global, matrixed organization is an advantage.
• Knowledge of risk and compliance methodologies and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex technical information for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across global teams and cultures.
• Proficiency with tools such as ServiceNow, GRC platforms, or compliance testing tools.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CRISC, Security+, or similar
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell) to support testing efficiency.

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Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

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