IT Security Auditor

Robert Half are working with our sister firm Protiviti, to recruit for multiple experienced, hands-on Security IT Auditors to work for a major technology provider. You'll be embedded in small, technical teams to directly execute critical security audits of network and infrastructure systems, focusing on practical, technical evaluation and remediation of real-world risks.

Role:

• Lead and perform end-to-end cyber security audits across diverse network architectures, including both on-premises data centers and public cloud environments.
• Evaluate technical security controls (such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, security baselines, access controls) by directly interrogating systems, reviewing configurations, and testing controls.
• (Co-)Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and protocol analysis using approved tools to validate the efficacy of implemented security measures.
• Collaborate face-to-face with IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, and SOC teams to collect evidence, interpret technical documentation, and clarify audit results.
• Document and communicate audit findings in detailed technical reports, highlighting exploitable weaknesses and actionable remediation steps.
• Respond rapidly to audit issues, providing hands-on corrective input in real time, and supporting project delivery in a dynamic environment.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years' concrete, hands-on experience in technical IT audit, cyber security testing, penetration testing, or system security analysis.
• Strong background in technical audit execution within large, complex cloud and network environments.
• Experience directly configuring, reviewing, and testing network security controls, not just theoretical or compliance-driven assessments.
• Preferably prior work in technology sector, ideally involving technical reviews of carrier-grade systems.
• Proficiency in tools for technical controls testing and vulnerability analysis.
• Solid experience performing audit tasks and analyse system outputs.
• In-depth hands-on knowledge of, cloud security frameworks, and endpoint protection strategies.
• Ability to independently interpret logs, forensic artifacts, firewall rules, and endpoint configurations in live environments.
• Strong written and spoken English required.
• Big Four or similar audit firm background is a plus.

Organisation:

• Global Consultancy
• Initial 3-6 month contract | Outside IR35
• Full Remote - Occasional Travel to the Netherlands

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