IT Controls Specialist
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Job Location:
Southampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
WereKingfisher A team made up of over 74000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q Screwfix Brico Depot Castorama andKoctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
We are looking for an IT Controls Specialist to join our Information Security & Risk function tohelp ensure Kingfishers technology estateis supported by robust wellevidenced controls that meet internal policy requirements regulatoryobligationsand industry test technology controls proactively spot gaps and drive remediation that reduces operational security and compliance risk while strengthening our control posture through continuous improvement.
We are open to basing this role out of either our Paddington our Southampton offices with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office. If based in Paddington we would need flexibility to work out of the Southampton office at least once a week due to the majority of the team and the stakeholders the role supports being based there.
Whats the job
Develop and maintain the IT Controls Framework across the technology landscape aligned to internal policies regulatory requirements and recognised frameworks (including ISO27001 NIST NIS2 GDPR and PCI DSS).
Review control design and effectiveness through deepdive assessments ensuring controls address relevant risks and emerging threats.
Test control operation andevidenceon an ongoing basisvalidatingevidence documenting outcomes clearly and sharing results with relevant stakeholders.
Identifycontrol gaps exceptions and weaknesses and drive pragmatic remediation plans with technology teams supporting clear ownership and delivery.
Manage the controls library and supporting tooling (workflow reporting and change control) keeping documentationaccuratecurrentand high quality.
Partner with Risk Management and technology teams to strengthen control evidence improve compliance processes and raise control maturity through continuous improvement.
Support auditsgovernanceand reporting by coordinating audit activity responding tofindingsand producing highquality reporting for leadership committees and governance forums.
What youll bring
Relevant experience in technology controls information security audit compliance or a closely related field.
Strong working knowledge of control frameworks (e.g. NIST NIS2 GDPR PCI DSS and the Corporate Governance Code) with the ability to translate requirements into practical controls and evidence needs.
Able to evaluate and test controls analyse deficiencies and propose pragmatic improvements.
Technical understanding of cloudinfrastructureand application environments across multiple geographies.
Confident explaining complex control and compliance topics to technical and nontechnical audiences including experience working with auditors and managing audit engagements.
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.
We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if youdontmeet 100% of the requirements.
What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas support experimentation and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisherhere.
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from allwalks of life- and so do to ensuring all colleagues future colleagues and applicants are treated equally regardless of age gender marital or civil partnership status ethnicity culture religion belief political opinion disability gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation.
Interested Great apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 1,360 stores in nine countries across Europe. We operate under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, Tradepoint and Koçtaş, supported by a team of 77,000 colleagues
