Experience
- Minimum of five years’ hands‑on experience in an information security audit, risk management, or related assurance role.
- Proven experience auditing against established information security and cyber risk frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls.
- Practical experience reviewing and assessing information security risk management processes, including risk assessments, control effectiveness, and related reporting.
- Demonstrated capability in drafting and maintaining audit documentation such as audit schedules, planning materials, policies, procedures, and reports that align with recognised security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Skilled in preparing and delivering clear, concise, and stakeholder‑specific audit reports.
- Experience in a third‑line governance, compliance, or risk assurance function within a large or complex organisation is desirable.
- Experience working within regulated industries is advantageous.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding and practical experience with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, including both audit and implementation activities (implementation is advantageous).
- Solid knowledge of ISO 31000: Risk Management – Guidelines.
- Working knowledge of key cybersecurity frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and CIS Controls.
- Familiarity with security governance and compliance practices, including the development and interpretation of policies, standards, and procedures.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud services, business applications, and third‑party supplier risk management.
- Proficient in risk assessment methodologies, including risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and mitigation strategies.
- Strong understanding of security incident response processes, including escalation, investigation, and reporting.
- Awareness of relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including:
- GDPR
- UK Data Protection Act
- EU AI Act
- India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)
Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, with strong analytical, reporting, and communication capabilities.
- Clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex security concepts into language suitable for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a focus on delivering an excellent customer experience.
- Proactive, self‑motivated problem solver with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Flexible, approachable, and effective in collaborative, fast‑paced environments.
- Results‑driven and commercially aware, with the ability to align security activities to business objectives.
Ability
- Ability to perform information security internal audits and produce clear, accurate, and well‑structured audit findings.
- Collaborative team player, comfortable working alongside cross‑functional teams including departments such as IT, Legal, HR, Risk, and Operations.
- Capable of leading small‑scale initiatives and contributing to continual improvement across security and risk audit activities.
- Quick learner with a strong growth mindset, adaptable, and able to adjust effectively to changing priorities.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with key information security and cyber risk frameworks, including ISO 27001, ISO 31000, NIST RMF/CSF, and CIS Controls.
- Proven experience in conducting audits focused on information security and risk management.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
- Relevant professional certification, including:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
- A confident, collaborative team player who enjoys audit work and thrives in an environment that focuses on solutions rather than problems.
Desirable:
CISA – Certified Information Security Auditor
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer
CISM – Certified Information Security
CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control