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AfterDuty

Information Technology Security Specialist

idpp · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago

Overview

Your risk assessment and compliance experience from policing maps directly to this governance role.

About this role

We’re looking for an experienced Information Technology Security Specialist to join a high-performing global technology team. Working across both business and technology functions, you'll play a key role in helping the organisation maintain effective governance, manage security-related risks, and support compliance activities within a regulated environment. You’ll play a key role in strengthening security posture, embedding best practices, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements within a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and enhance the organisation's information security governance and risk management framework.
  • Conduct security risk assessments and work with stakeholders to track and mitigate identified risks.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Support compliance activities, audits, and regulatory requirements across the business.
  • Produce reporting and management information to provide visibility of security risks and control effectiveness.
  • Promote security awareness and provide guidance on security best practices.
  • Partner with technology and business teams to embed security into day-to-day operations and projects.
  • Contribute to security incident review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in Information Security, Cyber Security, Risk, Governance or Compliance.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments and supporting compliance activities.
  • Understanding of cloud environments, including AWS and/or Azure.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA are advantageous.

About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police

Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100

  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation

What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Compliance analyst£32,000–£42,000
Compliance / AML officer£40,000–£55,000
Compliance manager£55,000–£80,000
Senior manager / head of compliance£80,000–£120,000+
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