IT Controls Tester

IT Controls Tester

Posted 5 days ago by Stott and May

£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, UK

Summary: The IT Controls Tester role involves supporting a UK Financial Institution by conducting hands-on IT controls testing in areas such as perimeter security, resilience, and data protection. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate complex findings effectively. Candidates should have proven experience in IT controls testing and a solid understanding of relevant IT frameworks and regulations. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct hands-on IT controls testing across perimeter security, resilience, and data protection.
  • Plan, execute, and report on IT controls testing activities.
  • Engage with stakeholders to communicate complex findings clearly.
  • Work independently and collaboratively to ensure effective control testing and reporting.

Key Skills:

  • Proven IT controls testing experience.
  • Strong understanding of IT frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, COBIT, DORA).
  • CISA certification preferred.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.

Salary (Rate): £600/day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

IT Controls Tester
Location: London, UK (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Rate: £600/day Inside IR35
Duration: 6 months

We're looking for experienced IT Controls Testers to support a UK Financial Institution. You'll be responsible for hands-on IT controls testing across areas like perimeter security, resilience, and data protection.

You'll need:

Proven IT controls testing experience, including planning, walkthroughs, execution, and reporting.

Strong understanding of IT frameworks and regulations (eg NIST, COBIT, DORA).

CISA certification preferred.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.

You'll work independently and collaboratively to ensure effective, rigorous control testing and reporting.

Hybrid working with strong client-facing and analytical skills essential.

If this role is of interest please apply promptly as interviews will be commencing soon.