Information Security Audit and Compliance Lead - Southwark, United Kingdom - MLR Associates

MLR Associates

Verified Company

Southwark, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Information Security Audit and Compliance Lead:

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Global Leading Technology Brand:

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Working from home option, WFH with periodic site visits

Leeds/London:
Attractive Salary & Benefits Package and/or day rate inside IR35:

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Contract/Permanent hire
Our client a global technology leader is currently looking for an
I nformation Security Audit and Compliance Lead.

The Information Security Audit and Compliance Lead will ensure security controls are operating effectively and in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

They will identify, report and act upon audit and compliance risks, directing and co-ordinatingthe response with other groups in order to mitigate any threats.

The Information Security Team is responsible for ensuring compliance with information security controls, management policies and procedures that are a core component of the firm's ISO 27001 certification.

**The key areas of responsibility are: - **- Periodically conducts high level compliance audits and reviews to ensure execution of compliance standards in accordance with the ISO27001 standard

Ensures the continuous embedding of ISO27001 Information Security Management framework and adherence to the standard
Maintains ISO27001 certification
Examines and improves ISO27001 compliance processes to prevent compliance issues or resolve them in a timely manner
Maintain the firms Cyber Essentials Plus certification and performs regular compliance testing
Manages the relationship with external auditors engaged in certification and financial audits conducted on the firm
Ensures policies and processes are in line with regulatory and ethical standards
Agrees risk and audit remediation action plans with appropriate cross functional owners ensuring mitigation is completed on time
Escalates high / medium risks or risk trends to appropriate leadership
Manages the internal assurance audit schedule
Provides Audit and Compliance metrics
Embeds compliance culture and risk awareness