Technology Risk & Controls Specialist - Information Security

Job Description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Technology Controls Assurance Specialist to work in their tech controls team based in Edinburgh (2 days/week on-site) for an initial contract length of 6 months.

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

Job description - the role

Tesco Bank are seeking experienced technology controls managers for a large scale project. You will be picking up work off the back of a recent audit. You will be expected to challenge senior technology professionals around controls for platforms and information security including Access Management.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technology control landscape within Tesco Bank, driving positive outcomes and ensuring the integrity and security of their systems and data.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assurance testing of technology controls, with a particular emphasis on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and application controls.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization's controls environment, including supplier controls, data governance, and operational technology-based controls.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify control gaps and potential risks, and develop strategies to address them effectively.
• Lead initiatives to close out outstanding actions from audits, particularly related to PAM and application controls.
• Take ownership of testing controls across a diverse range of applications, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.
• Proactively challenge existing control mechanisms and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the technology control framework.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in assurance testing within a technology-focused environment, preferably within the financial sector.
• Strong technical background, with expertise in information security and/or application controls.
• Ability to ask probing questions and challenge assumptions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of control effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP) are desirable but not essential.

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.