Senior Cybersecurity Accreditation Auditor

Job Description
The Senior Cybersecurity Accreditation Auditor is responsible for delivering day-to-day accreditation services and ensuring that assessments of third parties are conducted in a fair, consistent, and objective manner. The role focuses on evaluating compliance with national and international cybersecurity standards, managing accreditation applications, and maintaining the integrity of the accreditation process. It also supports continuous improvement of accreditation frameworks, tools, and methodologies aligned with national cybersecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the conduct of the day to day of accreditation services.
  
• Maintain detailed and organized records of the accreditation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  
• Ensuring that the highest standards of competence and impartiality are maintained, and that consistency is achieved across accreditation activities;
  
• Undertake compliance activities against security standards.
  
• Operational role, to manage national accreditation scheme applications.
  
• Document observations/findings in such a manner that they are clearly understandable and traceable and are based on objective evidence.
  
• Develop and maintain accreditation procedures and required tools based on National Information Security Compliance framework.
  
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality and to declare any potential conflicts of interest that might jeopardize an objective assessment as required.
  
• Perform periodic surveillance accreditation assessment on Third parties to monitor and review compliance.
  
• Develop measurement and compliance mechanisms & tools to monitor improvements.
  
• Knowledge of various international standards, regulation, and best practices, (ISO27001, OWASP, PTES, SOC CMM etc.) and implementation experience against at least one.
  
• Knowledge of Local Laws & Regulations in different sectors: Cybercrime, PDPPL, eCommerce, etc.
  
• Knowledge about national cyber security standards and frameworks (NIA, CSF…)
  
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in security, emerging threats, and evolving technology to ensure the accreditation process remains relevant.
  
• Manage the external communication during the assessment: from the application till the issue of decision.
  
• Act as escalation point of contact for accreditation issues/requests.
  
• Team player who collaborates with the team to maintain, improve the accreditation program.
  

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Assessment, or Assurance.
  
• Hands-on experience in information security auditing, accreditation, or cybersecurity management.
  
• Experience in cybersecurity consulting or implementation aligned with national/international standards is an advantage.
  

Certifications (Preferred):

• NIA Certified Auditor, CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NIA, OWASP, PTES, SOC-CMM, etc.).
  
• Understanding of accreditation standards (ISO/IEC 17011, ISO/IEC 17025) and certification processes.
  
• Experience in risk assessment and audit methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of national cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., Cybercrime laws, data protection, eCommerce regulations).
  
• Strong awareness of third-party audit and certification practices.
  
• Ability to assess security controls and compliance against formal schemes objectively.
  

Core Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and senior executive stakeholders.
  
• Experience in delivering workshops, training, or knowledge-sharing sessions.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
  

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  
• High level of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism.
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  

Language: English (required)
Availability: As soon as possible


The contract duration is 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on departmental requirements.



Requirements
• Comply with the latest issue of the BAE SYSTEMS Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and general awareness of the defence logistics framework and associated procedures in relation to the movement of all logistics items • Receive all items, checking that all required documentation is present and correct and that the packaging is intact. Check that part numbers on documentation matches that marked on the part or parts packaging • Quarantine any non-conforming items for appropriate investigation action. • Record receipts using the electronic stock accounting systems and procedures currently in operation • Place stores and parts demands as required on IMS • Maintain the preservation of materials and equipment whilst in storage or transit • Ensure the storage, handling and movement of hazardous materials is carried out as defined within hazard data sheets and mandated procedures • Pick, pack and deliver parts requests to the customer, checking the right parts are delivered to the right place at the right time safely, including line side replenishment • Coordination of any Tasking requests that require forklift/vehicle support, providing that support and liaising with the requestor to ensure any access or support issues are addressed prior to the activity • Coordination of Forward Delivery activities, ensuring the QEAF members of staff know where to deliver to and where to collect from • Protect any materials for dispatch against transit damage • Identify and report inabilities of supply items to all relevant teams • Be able to coordinate and assist in the preparation of detachment pack ups • Assist in programmed/adhoc Stock Taking activities • Performing and understanding investigation activities on IMS to assist in and resolve any stock discrepancies • Deliver a Direct Line Feed (DLF) service to Depth and Forward, supplying and replenishing all consumable requirements, including POL. • Ensure the DLF Forward and Depth visit schedule is adhered to, preventing any consumable racks or POL in-use lockers from reaching nil stock • Maintain the physical storage, issue and receipt into and out of stock of all POL items • Conduct Warehouse husbandry and building oversite checks • Carry out shift work as required in rotation • Mentoring QEAF Team members of the Team in effective and safe Supply Chain Operations, including monitoring of IMS inputs by the QEAF