Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Internal Grade D Job Description As the Accreditation & Audit Specialist, you will be part of the Global Security Office (GSO), which sets and ensures that the Information Security policy and standards are implemented across Experian. You will lead accreditation projects (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, PCI-DSS), and report to the Regional Lead of Client Security Assurance. You will: Lead a complex group of accreditation projects as it relates to post-audit or readiness assessment activities such as Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 Maintain evidence repositories and work with relevant SMEs to refresh artifacts. Partner with other stakeholders to establish the accreditation program and workstreams' governance framework, ensuring adherence to those standards. Establish and document project scope, milestone/detailed plans and risks, and then use as a basis for all discussions across the program to ensure full agreement. Engage with partners and provide facilitation to allow full engagement and participation across the program. Provide ongoing status reports at the program level and collaborate with process owners to deliver reporting. Work with the Policy and Standards team to incorporate changes into the enterprise policy document based on compliance assessment results. Follow up on deficiencies identified in reviews and external audits to ensure appropriate remediation measures are achieved promptly. Track mitigation steps and ensure that risks are managed. Monitor and report challenges within timelines, resources, project plans, action logs, status reports, and statistics to ensure milestones, goals, and commitments are met. Qualifications Experience leading ISO, PCI and SOC2 accreditations with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with demonstrable experience orchestrating, leading and delivering accreditations (end-to-end). Technical knowledge of specific security standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001/2, CCM, NIST. Experience presenting to board level. Project management skills running projects end-to-end; project initiation, planning/scheduling, execution, monitoring/reporting, and closure. ISO lead Auditor, PMP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, PCI QSA, or comparable certifications. Additional Information Benefits package includes: Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here