Cybersecurity Controls Lead

Exciting Opportunity: Cyber Security Controls Lead

Client: Global information technology services company that helps enterprises with digital transformation, engineering, IT consulting, and related services.

Location: Glasgow (2 to 3 days a week)

Are you passionate about cyber security, risk management, and building a strong security-first culture? We’re looking for a Cyber Security Controls Lead to join our client’s team and play a key role in safeguarding the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the controls testing plan and deliver a continuous testing programme aligned with strategic objectives to keep the bank safe.
• Lead the development of automation and continuous control monitoring, enabling a data-driven controls assessment strategy.
• Coach and lead security control analysts in delivering testing and remediation activities.
• Promote awareness of cyber risks and best practices across the organisation, fostering a strong security mindset.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to support risk management, audit requests, regulatory assessments, and third-party capability reviews.

What we’re looking for

• Deep expertise in cyber security governance frameworks (NIST, COBIT, CIS Controls).
• Strong understanding of cyber risk management principles and practices.
• Awareness of emerging cyber security trends, threats, and technologies.

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Familiarity with security technologies, tools, and solutions used in modern cybersecurity programmes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in cyber security.
• CISSP certification.

Why join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact by driving a continuous security controls programme, shaping a strong cyber security culture, and working alongside risk and compliance experts to ensure resilience and regulatory excellence.

Interested? Apply now or reach out to us for more details.