Senior Information Assurance & Risk Specialist Job at DataCareers (Oxford or Hampshire)

Senior Information Assurance Specialist

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Information Assurance Specialist to he...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford or Hampshire

Salary:

Not provided

DataCareers

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong technical security background (cloud, MS stack, architecture, modern tech risks)
Applied IA experience: NIST, security controls, risk assessment
Ability to coach others and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
Experience in a regulated environment (policing, HMG, MoD or similar)
Collaborative, proactive approach with high integrity
Act as a visible advocate for high standards of information assurance
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISMP, Information Security certifications) are also preferred
A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel and operational flexibility requirements
Five years of continuous UK residency to enable the necessary background checks to be completed

Job Responsibility

Lead SyAP assessments
Produce high-quality assurance evidence
Help align policies and standards with national expectations
Uplift colleagues through mentoring, translating complex concepts into plain language and supporting a maturing IA function
Assess security controls, guide secure-by-design decisions and support the organisation in managing risk across both established and emerging technologies
Bring clarity, rigour and practical insight to ensure decisions are safe, proportionate and evidence-based

What we offer

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Career development pathways and continuous professional learning
A wide range of wellbeing support services and staff networks
Lifestyle and discount schemes
Local Government Pension Scheme

Senior Information Assurance Specialist

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Specialist to lead cybersec...

Location

United States , Fort Eustis, Virginia; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Salary:

Not provided

Barbaricum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field preferred
8-13 years’ experience
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification required
Extensive experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF

Job Responsibility

Develop and enforce information assurance policies and procedures
Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for IT systems
Manage system accreditation processes, including RMF compliance
Oversee security audits and incident response activities
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior information assurance personnel

Digital Assurance Senior Specialist

We are currently looking for a Digital Assurance Senior Specialist to join our I...

Location

Greece , Athens

Salary:

Not provided

Metlen Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
7+ years of client-facing experience delivering Digital Assurance services, with a background in Cyber/IT audit, SOX IT audits, and IT risk advisory
Hands-on experience auditing IT general controls, financial IT systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, SAP, Oracle, SQL), and cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, AI tools)
Familiarity with IT standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, NIS2, and the AI Act
Certified in CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISM, ITIL, ISO 27001/LA, or similar credentials
Skilled in agile ways of working, sprint management, stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality reports
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high sense of confidentiality
Fluent in English and willing to travel both in Greece and internationally

Job Responsibility

Apply the Internal Audit strategy/policies, update the Digital Audit and Assurance strategy and prepare the Digital Assurance annual plan
Participate in digital assurance engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tech-enabled solutions
Collaborate with business units to understand their systems and technologies and provide recommendations to mitigate risks
Develop and utilize GRC, data analytics and other innovative tools to help business units identify, assess and manage risk and controls during their transformation journey
Work closely with external audit teams and internal cybersecurity teams to ensure comprehensive risk management
Stay updated with emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, cybersecurity) and provide insights to integrate them into client solutions
Provide mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

What we offer

Competitive remuneration package
Ticket Restaurant Card
Group Health Insurance Plan
Preferential household electricity plan
Pension Plan

Fulltime

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Barbaricum is currently seeking a proficient Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to ...

Location

United States , Fort Belvoir

Salary:

Not provided

Barbaricum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance
Master’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience
Extensive experience in operational Cyber Security accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below
Extensive understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include actually current experience (less than 2 years old) in obtaining system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software
Extensive experience preparing recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation and understand systems engineering processes and possesses extensive experience in Network Security Architect experience
Extensive understanding of the DoD standards guiding the development of cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification and accreditation

Job Responsibility

Serves as subject matter expert for all cybersecurity / information technology aspects of assigned program
Performs top level system architecture related design, development, integration, testing, installation and troubleshooting
Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements
Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist / engineering on assigned programs
Evaluates and conducts design efforts from a cybersecurity view point to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses
Prepare and reviews cybersecurity related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports
Reviews and evaluates system performance against cybersecurity related specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements
Prepares and evaluates cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs
Perform security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments
Execute day to day certification and accreditation activities for a project team

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Risk & Assurance Specialist

To provide independent and objective assurance within the First Line of Defence,...

Location

South Africa , Johannesburg

Salary:

200.00 - 400.00 ZAR / Hour

Myn

Expiration Date

March 10, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Compliance, Law, or a related discipline
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a risk, assurance, audit, or compliance function within a financial services or banking environment
Demonstrated experience conducting control testing, assurance reviews, or process risk assessments
Familiarity with South African regulatory requirements, including those set by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Strong understanding of operational risk management frameworks (three lines of defence, RCA, control testing, KRIs, incidents)
Good knowledge of banking operations, regulatory compliance, and risk control processes
Analytical and detail-oriented
Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assurance reviews concurrently
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Job Responsibility

Plan, execute, and report on risk-based assurance reviews across key operational and compliance processes
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls within the Function processes to ensure risks are adequately mitigated
Perform testing of evidence, sample reviews, and walkthroughs to validate compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Identify control deficiencies, process weaknesses, and emerging risks
escalate and track remediation actions
Develop assurance scopes, testing methodologies, and work programmes aligned to the 1LOD Compliance Assurance Methodology
Support the annual assurance plan based on key risk themes, KRI trends, and audit findings
Contribute to the maintenance of the risk and control assessment (RCA) process by validating key control effectiveness
Partner with Compliance process owners to embed a strong risk culture and improve control design and documentation
Support the identification and assessment of Compliance, Operational & Resilience risk

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Programme Assurance Manager

Are you an experienced assurance leader ready to influence high‑impact programme...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

59417.00 - 66614.00 GBP / Year

West Midlands Combined Authority

Expiration Date

February 26, 2026

Requirements

Experience of programme / project delivery and HMT assurance models, ideally in the areas of WMCA’s Investment Programme and wider Combined Authority related projects
Experience of supervising professionals
Analysis and evaluation of complex data in order to translate into improvement/ assurance planning and effective reporting to senior managers/WMCA Boards
Liaising with senior management & demonstrating specialist best practice / assurance knowledge with the ability to constructively challenge in order to drive service/project improvement
Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills with the ability to work and build rapport with internal/external stakeholders at different levels
Management of priorities and able to meet deadlines
Proactive approach to problem-solving
PRINCE 2 Practitioner

Job Responsibility

Keep abreast of and evaluate the effectiveness of new programme assurance tools and techniques and governance best practice
Work with the Centre of Excellence lead to ensure regular reviews of Directorate Project Pipelines to enable effective planning of assurance activity and resource capacity
Work with the Head of Internal Audit to ensure an integrated, risk-based approach is adopted for all Assurance Plans and that the outcome of any assurance activity feeds into the strategic risk management process
Work with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective assurance of WMCA projects and programmes is implemented in accordance with WMCA Single Assurance Framework (SAF)
Provide specialist advice, information and, where appropriate, challenge to Directors, Senior Managers and internal/external project leads, to identify and develop effective processes and controls across all Directorates
ensuring an effective three Lines of Defence approach is adopted across WMCA
Act as an escalation point for the Assurance Specialists
Develop and implement Assurance toolkits and processes, standard templates and guidance to enable delivery of an effective second line of defence assurance function
Deliver an integrated annual plan of assurance activity, across all WMCA Directorates, ensuring an independent, risk-based approach is adopted based upon best practice and following SAF and wider Government requirements
Report high level outcomes of assurance activity to relevant WMCA Boards including Project, Programme, Directorate and Audit Risk & Assurance Committees – focusing assurance reporting on its impact and any improvement activity recommended and undertaken, common themes, best practice identified and progress against any recommendations made

What we offer

Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
EV car benefit scheme
Healthcare plans
Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA

Fulltime

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Senior Risk Analyst

The role of Senior Risk Analyst is to act as an expert of the Risk team across t...

Location

United Kingdom , Bridgwater

Salary:

Not provided

Rullion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Able to deliver accurate and concise Risk insights to drive evidence-based decision making, utilising commercial and technical information, to influence project decisions and support the management of risks/opportunities
Understanding and/or practical experience of wider project controls disciplines enabling Risk management to be integrated with cost, schedule and change, and provide assurance that risk and opportunity reporting and outputs of risk analysis aligns with other project data
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to facilitate risk conversations with colleagues at all levels, including Executive and Director leadership
Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical senior audiences
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks to other team members
Possesses high work standards and sets ambitious, yet attainable goals. Constantly drives to streamline and simplify to deliver business value
Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes
Ability to assure the quality of others work supporting them in developing to effectively deliver outputs
Ability to expertly use and guide others in the use of Risk management software

Job Responsibility

Act as an expert of the Risk team across the parts of HPC project following the Risk strategy uniformly across the project
Act as a technical lead for the Risk team ensuring the implementation of Risk specific processes and framework
Follow all governance arrangements for the Risk team providing effective reporting of Risk and Opportunity information in a timely and accurate manner, supporting others to achieve the same results
Manage the delivery of specific contracts which range in value from £10m to £500m
Direct workload and provide guidance to the Risk Analysts or Trainee Risk Analysts on a day-to-day basis to enable them to support the Risk and project controls activities on the project
Be the face of Risk management in their nominated Programme/Area in the Project, bringing confidence to stakeholders that they are performing the right steps to identify, analyse, respond to and manage their Risk Outputs
Providing assurance of the maintenance of all Risk and Opportunity data for the Programme/Area within the Risk software system e.g. ARM
Assurance of the delivery of Risk and Opportunity reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues ensuring the quality of the output
Support the Programme/Area Directors implement Risk management by: Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme/area objectives
Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist risk focused sessions (i.e. scenario planning)

What we offer

Be Part of History: Work on the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation
Scale & Impact: Over 22,000 workers contributing to a £36 billion project that supports 70,000+ UK jobs
Net Zero Future: Contribute to a project essential to Britain's low-carbon energy transformation
Career Development: Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with exposure to high-level planning and world-class logistics operations

Fulltime

Senior Specialist, Customer Assurance

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist, Customer Assurance to help us manage and ...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

78400.00 - 109800.00 CAD / Year

Hootsuite

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated years of experience in a security, privacy, customer assurance, or compliance related role (e.g., Security Specialist, Security Support Specialist, Privacy Specialist, GRC Specialist, Information Security or Compliance Auditor) and/or relevant experience in SaaS or technology industry
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
Previous experience leading a high volume support request queue
Working knowledge of content management or content automation systems
Solid understanding of information security, privacy, risk, and compliance
Ability to work within tight deadlines and under pressure
Commitment to Results: consistently achieves results, demonstrating high performance, and challenging self and others to deliver result
Priority Setting: focuses time/energy on the most important issues/opportunities. Clearly understand how to assess the importance of tasks and decisions
Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
Accountability: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

Job Responsibility

Communicate directly with internal stakeholders and external customers to understand and address their security, privacy, AI, and compliance concerns, acting as the primary point of contact on these matters for Hootsuite’s GNB and C&E Teams
Collaborate on the security, privacy and AI support process and build strong relationships with teams across the organization (e.g., Sales, Security, Privacy, Product and Technology, Legal), sharing best practices and learnings on what customers need to ensure they’re protected
Coordinate, qualify and prioritize a high volume queue of customer assurance review requests
Accountable for the accurate completion of customer assurance reviews (e.g., questionnaires) and similar customer requests (e.g., contracts) within tight deadlines
Provide expertise and support with RFPs (and similar documents) for Hootsuite’s GNB and C&E Teams
Maintain and further develop the capabilities of an AI-driven response automation tool and customer facing Trust Center to aid in driving process and response efficiency
Facilitate regular enablement sessions and knowledge sharing to update GNB and C&E teams on new security, privacy and AI support, processes and collateral
Manage Salesforce and other reports (e.g., Trust Center reports) that track Customer Assurance program metrics
share key data insights with stakeholders on successes, failure points and key learnings from customer review requests
Oversee the maintenance of security, privacy and AI collateral and certifications including Trust Center, CAIQ, SIG , etc

What we offer

Canadian Benefits: health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurances
Employee and Family Assistance Program
group RRSP plan with a company match of up to 4% of base salary
US Benefits: health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances
401k Plan with a company match (up to 4% of base salary)
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Global Parental Leave: 26 weeks of full and partially paid leave for eligible employees

Fulltime

Senior Information Assurance & Risk Specialist

DataCareers

Location:
United Kingdom , Oxford or Hampshire

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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January 03, 2026

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