IT Compliance AnalystSalary: £35,000 to £40,000Location: Birmingham
Keywords: Information Security, Audit, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Governance Frameworks, Stakeholder Collaboration, Third-Party Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Documentation, Industry Standards
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Compliance Analyst to join a forward-thinking organisation in Birmingham, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the company's information security landscape.
- Be part of a newly established function dedicated to enhancing information security measures and evidencing compliance for both the business and its customers, offering you the chance to shape processes from the ground up.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including procurement, business units, and third-party vendors to identify, assess, and manage risks while supporting customer audits and responding to complex queries.
- Enjoy a consultative and inclusive workplace culture that encourages open communication, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing professional development within the field of information security.
What you'll do:As an IT Compliance Analyst based in Birmingham, you will immerse yourself in a variety of engaging activities designed to strengthen the organisation's information security posture. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you reviewing critical documentation related to IT controls while evaluating their effectiveness through rigorous testing.
- Review existing documentation of IT controls, business processes, policies, procedures, and management reports to ensure their effectiveness and sustainability across the organisation.
- Evaluate, document, and test both manual and automated controls throughout the IT environment to maintain high standards of operational efficiency.
- Assess suppliers' capabilities against applicable requirements by conducting thorough evaluations aligned with organisational policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct Information Security risk assessments for suppliers and vendors to ensure all third-party risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that all controls adhere strictly to defined policies, processes, and procedures.
What you bring:To excel as an IT Compliance Analyst in this setting, your background should reflect hands-on experience within audit functions where information security was paramount. Your familiarity with leading governance frameworks like NIST or ISO27001 will enable you to navigate complex regulatory landscapes confidently.
- Proven experience working within IT compliance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of major Information Security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOX, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, PCI-DSS or SOC is required.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute positively towards fostering an effective Information Security culture that supports audit objectives across diverse teams.
- Strong relationship-building skills enabling you to establish productive connections with stakeholders from functional teams as well as external auditors on relevant standards.
- A solid understanding of Information Security controls coupled with practical experience applying them within complex environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to accurately identify Information Security risks during audits while managing findings in accordance with organisational risk appetite guidelines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills allowing you to produce clear audit documentation and present findings confidently at all levels.
- Commitment to excellence reflected through high organisational skills; adept at managing time efficiently while balancing priorities under pressure.
- Capacity for autonomous work combined with a proactive approach towards driving improvements in processes or control environments.
What's next:If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your skills can truly make an impact within information security compliance-this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next career step awaits!
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates