Job Description
Information Security Specialist - Governance & Audit Location: UK / Ireland | 3 days on-site | Immediate Start
* Permanent role
* Salary up to £55,000 per annum
* 3 days on site - office locations include Suffolk, Cardiff area, London & Dublin
Information Security Specialist – Governance & Audit Location: UK / Ireland | 3 days on-site | Immediate Start
We're partnering with a well-established organisation to find an Information Security Specialist to join their security function on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a technically grounded professional ready to step into a governance-focused role.
The Role
This is not a hands-on engineering position — it's a governance and assurance role that demands someone who truly understands how IT infrastructure works in the real world. You'll be the technical backbone behind audit preparation, control testing, client due diligence, and supplier security reviews, working within an established framework and escalating to the Security Manager where appropriate.
What You'll Be Doing
* Executing periodic security control checks and preparing evidence packs for internal and external audits (including ISO 27001 and customer audits)
* Taking ownership of the technical sections of client security questionnaires and RFPs, maintaining a library of approved responses and artefacts
* Performing supplier security due diligence — reviewing certifications, SOC reports, and penetration test summaries
* Liaising with infrastructure, cloud, and network teams to validate that described controls reflect operational reality
* Tracking audit findings and keeping action owners accountable
What We're Looking For
* A solid background in a hands-on technical role — infrastructure engineering, systems administration, network or cloud engineering, or security analysis
* Practical knowledge of enterprise technologies: Windows/Linux, networking, IAM, virtualisation, Azure/AWS, backups and monitoring
* Familiarity with core security controls — firewalls, EDR, patching, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and least privilege
* Strong documentation and organisational skills, comfortable managing multiple concurrent workstreams
* The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and clients
Qualifications (desirable, not essential): a relevant degree or equivalent experience; certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft/Cisco associate-level, or a cloud associate qualification would be advantageous.
The Detail
* Reports to: Information Security Manager (Dublin)
* Working pattern: 3 days on-site required
* Start: ASAP
If you're a technically credible professional looking to move into a governance and assurance-focused role without leaving your technical roots behind, we'd love to hear from you.
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