Cybersecurity IT Audit Consultant
Posted 2 days ago by Experis UK
£460 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cybersecurity IT Audit Consultant role involves conducting audits of cybersecurity controls across various domains, evaluating cyber risk management practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify control gaps. The consultant will prepare audit reports, present findings to senior management, and support regulatory initiatives related to cybersecurity. This position is a contract role based in Sheffield with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct audits of cybersecurity controls across various domains (e.g., identity & access management, data protection, incident response).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of cyber risk management practices.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify control gaps and recommend remediation.
- Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management.
- Support regulatory and compliance initiatives related to cybersecurity.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in conducting IT audits, especially within large financial institutions.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), controls, and risk management.
- Familiarity with internal audit processes, risk assessments, control testing, and reporting.
- Prior experience working within HSBC's cybersecurity or audit functions is preferred.
- Ideally someone who has worked in similar roles on a contract basis and can quickly integrate into the team.
Salary (Rate): £460 daily
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role Title: Cybersecurity IT Audit Consultant
Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2025
Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days in the office is mandatory
Rate: up to £460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35
Role Purpose / Summary
Conduct audits of cybersecurity controls across various domains (e.g., identity & access management, data protection, incident response). Evaluate the effectiveness of cyber risk management practices. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify control gaps and recommend remediation. Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management. Support regulatory and compliance initiatives related to cybersecurity.
Key Skills/ Requirements
IT Audit Experience: Proven track record in conducting IT audits, especially within large financial institutions. Cybersecurity Expertise: Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), controls, and risk management. Audit Methodologies: Familiarity with internal audit processes, risk assessments, control testing, and reporting. HSBC Experience (Preferred): Prior experience working within HSBC's cybersecurity or audit functions, understanding internal systems, governance structures, and compliance expectations. Contractor Profile: Ideally someone who has worked in similar roles on a contract basis and can quickly integrate into the team. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!