Job title: Control Testing & Assurance Manager
Ref: 38438
Division: Digital Transformation
Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Offering up to £96,806 per annum depending on experience
Job grade: C
Closing date: 31/01/2025
As the Control Test and Assurance Manager, you will be part of the Information Security team, particularly focused on setting up and running the Control Test and Assurance Programme in planning, organising, overseeing, and delivering the testing for each area of Information Security, across Information Technology, Operational Technology, Business Lines and Functions. Ensuring execution of a comprehensive and thorough test plan to ensure overall Policy Effectiveness.
In addition to the standard tester skillset, this role requires you to have solid experience in Information Security, user engagement/communication, test planning, documentation, execution, reporting etc [including the ability to implement a testing approach and methodology], with a technology/functional understanding of business and operational systems, along with a good grasp of necessary business processes and compliance in these areas.
The role will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, with whom you will work to deliver the goals of the company to have a stable and fit-for-purpose control testing environment that can grow alongside the business.
What you’ll be doing as a Control Testing & Assurance Manager
* Design and Develop a Control Testing Methodology which involves drafting, socialising, and putting into practice a control testing methodology which will test the controls from the InfoSec Policy and Standards.
* Customise and localise standard test scripts and then evaluate assigned controls for design and operational effectiveness, raising issues as appropriate.
* Ensure that assigned control assessments are accurate and effective, abide by procedures and templates and meet quality control requirements.
* Ensure that assigned control assessments are delivered on time, in accordance with the assessment plan.
* Supervise the delivery of assigned control assessment using experience and knowledge to intervene and redirect testing as required, resolving or redirecting escalations as required.
* Manage control owners and other stakeholders, ensuring the success of each assigned review, minimising contention where possible and requesting support where necessary.
* Manage the documentation of distinct control types, covering key aspects, such as remit, main processes and handovers to other teams.
* Generate consistent materials for test plans, test results and test reports for both design and operational effectiveness.
What you should bring to the role as a Control Testing & Assurance Manager
* Solid knowledge and experience in Cyber Security
* Experience in Technology [IT, OT, Cloud Platforms], Information Security and IT/ OT Risk Management.
* Working knowledge of Information and network principles.
* Working knowledge of current IT [and/ or OT] risks.
* Ability to work with broad requirements and formulate concise tailored responses.
* Proven ability to design and deploy a Control testing methodology from scratch.
* Certified in Risk and Information System Controls.
* Certified Auditor or proven Audit Experience.
* CISSP or similar Information Security qualification.
* Excellent understanding of detailed business processes and business needs.
* A technical qualification of any security-associated discipline.
* Continuous testing experience.
* Experience working in a regulated environment.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary of up to £96,806 per annum depending on experience.
* Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
* Annual Bonus – On target - 15% stretch – 30%.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Private Medical Health Care.
* Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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