Security Assurance Analyst

Job description

Join a leading technology–communications team as a Security Assurance & Controls Specialist!

As a Security Assurance & Controls Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s global security posture. This role sits at the heart of corporate security governance, supporting assurance, maintaining control frameworks, and coordinating key policy and audit activities. You’ll work closely with subject‑matter experts across the business to ensure security standards remain robust, current, and effective.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 3 months (with visibility to extend)
• Day rate: £700 per day (inside IR35)
• Location: London (hybrid – twice per week on-site)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously update the corporate security material controls library and associated documentation.
• Support and coordinate assurance, audit, and compliance activities across Group entities.
• Lead or contribute to policy updates, working closely with relevant SMEs to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Manage and support audit planning, delivery, follow‑ups, and evidence gathering.
• Participate in and occasionally lead security improvement and compliance programmes.
• Act as a connector across security communities, driving strong security culture and consistent stakeholder engagement.
• Provide high‑quality support on security controls, reviews, and assurance processes.

Key Requirements

• Experience in security, audit, assurance, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of controls frameworks, assurance processes, and risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong stakeholder management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to learn quickly, operate independently, and work across multiple domains.
• Telecoms or Big 4 experience is beneficial but not essential.

Start Date: ASAP

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English