Cyber Controls Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead
As a Control Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead, you will be responsible for designing and delivering automated control testing and monitoring solutions across IT, OT, and business environments. Working closely with the Control Testing & Assurance Manager, digital teams, and a wide range of business stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to automate control testing and implement continuous monitoring solutions that support the organisation's risk and compliance objectives.
This role plays a key part in modernising the control testing programme by introducing automation, improving data collection processes, and enabling more efficient monitoring of control effectiveness. Combining strong automation expertise with a structured, risk-based approach, you will help build a streamlined and scalable automated control testing environment that strengthens security and assurance capabilities.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to a minimum of Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level
What you'll be doing as a Control Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead
- Identify and assess opportunities to automate control testing across IT, OT, and business functions.
- Design, develop, and implement automation plans and workflows to support continuous monitoring of controls.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate tooling and technologies for control testing automation.
- Collaborate with digital teams to establish reliable data acquisition and integration processes.
- Conduct regular reviews of automated testing outputs to identify and report control deficiencies.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation workflows, processes, and exception handling.
- Engage with project teams, control owners, and key stakeholders to gather requirements and support automation initiatives.
- Ensure automation initiatives are delivered within expected timelines and aligned with programme objectives.
- Escalate issues, risks, or delays to the Control Testing & Assurance Manager and contribute to resolving challenges.
- Support the continuous improvement of the control testing programme through automation and innovation.
- Stay informed on relevant frameworks and best practices, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls, to enhance automation and monitoring capabilities.
Base location - Berkshire - Hybrid
Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday.
What you should bring to the role
- Experience in control testing automation, process automation, or related assurance activities within an enterprise environment.
- Strong understanding of risk management practices and control frameworks.
- Ability to measure, monitor, and report on control effectiveness using relevant metrics and data.
- Experience collaborating with both technical and business teams to deliver automation solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs in a structured manner.
Technical experience and skills
- Expertise in automation tools and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms, or audit automation tools.
- Experience developing and implementing automation workflows related to control testing or assurance processes.
- Familiarity with IT environments, including IT infrastructure, operational technology (OT), and cloud platforms.
- Ability to implement monitoring mechanisms and analyse automated testing outputs to identify control weaknesses.
- Experience documenting automation processes, workflows, and exception management procedures.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Experience working in a regulated environment, utility sector, or large complex critical national infrastructure organisations.
- Familiarity with governance and control frameworks such as COBIT or COSO.
- Exposure to cybersecurity principles and domains such as vulnerability management and identity and access management.
- Experience using data analytics or dashboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau to visualise and report automation outcomes.
Desirable technical skills and qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Cyber Controls Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead
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