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Security & IT Controls Specialist
Security & IT Controls Specialist
Security & IT Controls Specialist
Posted 8 days ago
- London, Greater London
- Any
- External
Job Title:
Security & IT Controls Specialist
Security clearance required:
SC
Location:
Remote (Occasional team meetings in Warwick office, typically once a month)
Day Rate:
£531.38 (PAYE through Umbrella)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Security & IT Controls Specialist with SC Clearance to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing our existing controls framework, specifically focused on Cyber, Physical & Personnel, and IT controls. This position requires a deep understanding of control objectives, risk management, and compliance with various standards, including ISO27001:#####, NIST, CSF, CAF, and ISO800-53
.
Key Responsibilities:
Control Objective Development:
Review the current mapping of controls and develop NESO-specific control objectives for Cyber, Physical & Personnel, and IT domains.
Control Tiering:
Categorize and tier the newly developed NESO control objectives into four distinct tiers.
Framework Update:
Collaborate with relevant teams to update the controls framework, ensuring alignment with ICM 8 principles and the overall security posture.
Reporting & Measurement:
Work closely with the reporting team to define metrics and methodologies for measuring the effectiveness of the newly implemented controls.
Risk Management:
Engage with the risk management team to assess and enhance the risk maturity of the selected NESO controls.
Assurance Collaboration:
Partner with the assurance team to ensure that all control updates and frameworks meet the required standards and provide adequate protection.
Key Skills & Experience:
SC Clearance:
Current and active SC clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Control Frameworks:
Extensive experience with security and IT control frameworks, including ISO27001#####2, NIST, CSF, CAF, and ISO800-53.
Risk Management:
Strong background in risk management, particularly in assessing and improving risk maturity levels.
Analytical Skills:
Ability to review and synthesize complex control mappings into actionable objectives and frameworks.
Communication:
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the security and IT controls within a high-profile environment. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding critical infrastructure and enhancing our security posture. If you are passionate about security controls and compliance, and meet the SC clearance requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role are encouraged to apply. Please note, this role is PAYE through an umbrella company.
Security & IT Controls Specialist
Security clearance required:
SC
Location:
Remote (Occasional team meetings in Warwick office, typically once a month)
Day Rate:
£531.38 (PAYE through Umbrella)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Security & IT Controls Specialist with SC Clearance to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing our existing controls framework, specifically focused on Cyber, Physical & Personnel, and IT controls. This position requires a deep understanding of control objectives, risk management, and compliance with various standards, including ISO27001:#####, NIST, CSF, CAF, and ISO800-53
.
Key Responsibilities:
Control Objective Development:
Review the current mapping of controls and develop NESO-specific control objectives for Cyber, Physical & Personnel, and IT domains.
Control Tiering:
Categorize and tier the newly developed NESO control objectives into four distinct tiers.
Framework Update:
Collaborate with relevant teams to update the controls framework, ensuring alignment with ICM 8 principles and the overall security posture.
Reporting & Measurement:
Work closely with the reporting team to define metrics and methodologies for measuring the effectiveness of the newly implemented controls.
Risk Management:
Engage with the risk management team to assess and enhance the risk maturity of the selected NESO controls.
Assurance Collaboration:
Partner with the assurance team to ensure that all control updates and frameworks meet the required standards and provide adequate protection.
Key Skills & Experience:
SC Clearance:
Current and active SC clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Control Frameworks:
Extensive experience with security and IT control frameworks, including ISO27001#####2, NIST, CSF, CAF, and ISO800-53.
Risk Management:
Strong background in risk management, particularly in assessing and improving risk maturity levels.
Analytical Skills:
Ability to review and synthesize complex control mappings into actionable objectives and frameworks.
Communication:
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the security and IT controls within a high-profile environment. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding critical infrastructure and enhancing our security posture. If you are passionate about security controls and compliance, and meet the SC clearance requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role are encouraged to apply. Please note, this role is PAYE through an umbrella company.