IT Control Tester - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid

Hamilton Barnes are seeking an experienced IT Controls Tester to join their Risk and Compliance team in a hybrid role based in London, UK.

This role is key to ensuring the effectiveness of IT controls across areas such as perimeter security, resilience, data protection, and critical business services. The ideal candidate will independently plan, execute, and report on control testing while engaging with control owners. Strong technical knowledge, familiarity with frameworks like NIST, COBIT, PS21/3, and DORA, and experience in regulated environments are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual testing of IT controls related to perimeter security, resilience, important business services, and data protection.
• Execute Tests of Design (TOD) and Tests of Effectiveness (TOE).
• Document results, perform internal quality checks, and ensure updates in allocation trackers.
• Prepare and align IT Control Test Plans (including sample size and procedures).

What you will ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of IT domains, IT control frameworks (eg NIST, COBIT, PS21/3, DORA).
• Experience conducting walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation independently.
• Proven ability to engage and influence control owners and stakeholders
• CISA certification preferred.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months (Potential to Extend)
• Location: Hybrid/3x a week in London
• Daily Rate: Up to £500 Per Day (Inside IR35)
• Start Date: ASAP

IT Control Tester - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid