Cybersecurity Controls Expert

Job Description

The role of IT Security Controls Specialist is available at Hays Technology. As an IT Security Controls Specialist, you will be working with a modern financial institution to assist with the maintenance, enhancement, and assurance of IT General Controls and IT Application Controls (ITGC and ITAC) during a period of rapid change.

This role involves technical control monitoring, testing, and enhancement, as well as supporting information assurance partners. You will also work with key stakeholders and embed your understanding of information security from a controls perspective.

We are looking for candidates with a background in financial services, fintech, or accountancy/consultancy sector environments working on technical IT controls and IT risk. Knowledge of what a good control looks like alongside the knowledge and ability of how to effectively test controls is essential.

Requirements

• A background in financial services, fintech, or accountancy/consultancy sector environments working on technical IT controls and IT risk
• Knowledge of what a good control looks like alongside the knowledge and ability of how to effectively test controls
• Understanding of core technology and information security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001)
• Excellent articulative ability
• Demonstrable experience working within IT audit, IT risk management, technical controls testing/management or IT assurance related roles

Benefits

• £43,000 - £58,000 per annum
• Performance Bonus
• Company benefits (discounts, insurance etc)
• Private medical insurance
• Good pension scheme