Cloud Security Audit VP

Join us at Barclays Internal Audit as a Cloud Security Audit VP where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide independent and reliable Cyber Security audit assurance to executive management and the Board on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. In this role, you will contribute to audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control evaluation, and issue resolution. You’ll deliver high-quality audit observations and support the development of actionable recommendations to improve business processes.
Risk and control assessment experience (within an audit or control function responsible for testing driven assurance) covering Cyber Security.
Expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) misconfigurations, vulnerable serverless functions, container escapes (Kubernetes/Docker), cloud storage
Experience in developing and executing assurance testing approaches for cloud environments in some of the following areas: data security (including cryptography), security configuration, network security, cyber incident response, vulnerability management, cyber threat management, information risk management, data leakage protection, identity & access management, cyber resilience.
Exposure to and background knowledge of IT Architecture and a wide range of technology environments including traditional on-premise enterprise environments, cloud and hybrid environments.
Knowledge of new and emerging technology, cyber security, and cyber resilience risks.
and/or relevant graduate degree).
Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment.
Working knowledge of cyber security frameworks or standards (e.g. Financial services industry knowledge.
Programme /Project delivery experience (including: agile, waterfall and SDLC) or exposure to auditing major programmes and projects.
Exposure to and usage of data analysis tools to support audit /control work or as part of operational leadership e.g. (Sql, Python etc.).

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

To support the development of audits aligned to the bank’s standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures.

Audit development and delivery support, including financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems and risk management.
Identification of operational risks to support the delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Audit Plan through risk assessments.
Assessment of internal control effectiveness and their capability to identify and mitigate risk aligned to regulatory requirements.
Communication of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the Audit Owner, senior managers and directors.
Identification of regulatory news and industry trends/developments to provide timely insight and recommendations for best practice.

Vice President Expectations
Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.