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Experian, a global leader in data and technology, is seeking a Senior Control Assurance Assessor to bolster its security infrastructure. This role is crucial for evaluating and testing the effectiveness of security controls across on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data. With a strong emphasis on leveraging data-driven techniques and a hybrid work model, this position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to a multi-award-winning, inclusive culture and advance your career in information security within a reputable, global organization.
Job Description
What You'll Do
As a Senior Control Assurance Assessor, you will join a team dedicated to evaluating and testing the effectiveness of security controls, both on-premise and in the cloud. Your primary goal will be to ensure these controls are robustly designed and effectively implemented to safeguard Experian’s assets. You will conduct assurance activities to assess control design, performance, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Your responsibilities include identifying control gaps, documenting findings, and providing actionable recommendations for improvements to mitigate risks. You will utilize data-driven testing techniques, follow a defined methodology, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure controls are fit for purpose in response to emerging risks and regulatory changes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct security control assessments, utilizing documented control activities and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and procedures, leveraging data from security tools to capture evidence.
- Use queries and dashboards to identify potential control failures during the control testing process.
- Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of control testing, providing peer review as needed.
- Document findings, including root cause analysis and applicable remediation recommendations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with business stakeholders, delivering clear progress updates and results.
- Contribute lessons learned by integrating stakeholder feedback to continuously improve the control testing program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, a relevant field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- 3+ years of experience performing IT Audit or security control testing.
- 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Information Technology.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT).
- Experience with control testing methodologies, risk assessments, and auditing tools. Familiarity with IT systems, cybersecurity practices, and domains.
Additional Information
Experian celebrates individuality and fosters an inclusive, purpose-driven culture, recognized globally (e.g., World's Best Workplaces™ 2025, Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries).
This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.
Experian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process.
Benefits
- Medical, life, and dental insurance.
- Asociacion Solidarista.
- International Share Save Plan.
- Flex Work/Work from home options.
- Paid time off.
- Annual Performance Bonus.
- Education Reimbursement.
- Family Bonding leave.
- Bereavement Leave.
- Referral Program, and more.