Senior Audit & Assurance Consultant

Methods; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Management development programme

24/7 Employee assistance

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Methods is a leading digital transformation consultancy partnering with public and private sector organisations to deliver secure, compliant solutions. We are seeking a Principal Cyber Security Risk & Audit Consultant to join our growing team, bringing strong cyber security, risk management, and internal audit experience across sectors.

The ideal candidate will lead audits, develop risk frameworks, and mentor teams while engaging with senior stakeholders to drive governance and resilience.

Qualifications

• Proven cyber security risk management and audit experience, ideally in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPR compliance.
• Ability to conduct security assessments, risk analyses, and internal audits.
• Familiarity with security tooling and governance platforms (e.g., SIEM, GRC platforms).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cyber security audits to standards.
• Develop risk management frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Collaborate to mitigate cyber risks across digital and operational infra.
• Advise on cyber risk governance and resilience strategies.
• Assess third-party risk and audit suppliers.
• Collaborate with CISOs, IT and compliance to promote security culture.
• Report findings to senior leadership with mitigation plans.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Audit experience

ISO 27001

NIST

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder comms

GRC tooling

Education

ChCSP Audit & Assurance

PriCSP Audit & Assurance

CMIIA

CISA

QiCA

IRM Chartered Risk Manager

ISACA CISM/CRISC/CGEIT

CISSP

Tools

SIEM

GRC platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cyber security audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks, aligning with best practices such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate cyber risks across digital and operational infrastructures.
• Provide expert guidance on cyber risk governance, resilience, and assurance strategies.
• Assess third‑party risk management practices and conduct security audits on suppliers and partners.
• Work closely with CISOs, IT, and compliance teams to drive a proactive security culture.
• Report findings and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring risk mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.

Professional Certifications

• ChCSP in the Audit and Assurance (specialism) - Chartered status with the UK Cyber Security Council (CSC)
• PriCSP in the Audit and Assurance (specialism) - Principal level with the CSC, with a commitment to attaining Chartered status
• CMIIA - Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, with willingness to work towards ChCSP
• CISA - ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor, with willingness to work towards ChCSP
• QiCA - Institute of Internal Auditors Qualification in Computer Auditing, with willingness to work towards ChCSP
• IRM Chartered Risk Manager certification
• ISACA certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CGEIT
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Other Essential Skills

• Proven experience in cyber security risk management and audit, ideally within regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPR compliance
• Ability to conduct security assessments, risk analyses, and internal audits
• Familiarity with security tooling and governance platforms (e.g., SIEM, GRC platforms)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people‑centred, safe, and designed for the future.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public‑sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

Role Overview

Methods is a leading digital transformation consultancy, partnering with public and private sector organisations to deliver innovative and secure solutions. With a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), we help businesses navigate complex security landscapes while ensuring regulatory and operational resilience. We are seeking a Principal Cyber Security Risk & Audit Consultant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in cyber security, risk management, and internal audit. The ideal candidate will have experience across both the public and private sectors, with exposure to or experience in management consultancy. Strong team building and leadership experience is highly desirable.

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working - including home working and part time
• Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 10 extra days each year
• Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation