The Cyber Defence Assurance Specialist plays a pivotal role within our Global Information and Cyber Security Defence (ICSD) function, ensuring the highest standards of cyber defence across the organisation. This role demands a proactive approach to supporting our global incident response teams, providing an essential quality assurance function with a global security operations centre (GSOC) focus. This role supports continuous service improvements for incident response, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements such as DORA and NYDFS, and fostering a culture of security awareness.

The Role

Collaborate closely with the Cyber Defence Assurance Team Manager and other specialists to update procedural documents for GSOC.  Assist in audit responses, focusing on GSOC requirements. This includes obtaining audit evidence from technical systems such as the SIEM and case management system. Coordinate responses for Requests for Information relating to GSOC.  Develop and deliver key reports and presentations, particularly for GSOC, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assist with quality assurance for cyber incidents, with a special emphasis on GSOC, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices. Collaborate closely with the Cyber Defence Assurance Team Manager and specialists to ensure that Case Management systems capture information in alignment with frameworks, regulatory bodies and best practice.  Support audit checks for leavers, ensuring thorough documentation and account closure. Organize and coordinate workshops, capturing minutes, actions, and business decisions. Deputize for the other Cyber Defence Assurance Team members as required.

The Requirements

Experience in cyber security including the incident response lifecycleUnderstanding of the function of a Security Operations Center. Familiarity with Information Security standards, regulations, and frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).Strong communication skills, able to engage technical and non-technical audiences.Able to conduct data analysis, trend identification, and root cause analysis.Effective organisational skills, detail-oriented, with a track record in Quality Assurance.Experience in undergoing audits, inspections, and evidence collection.

Personal Attributes

Team player with excellent communication and coordination skills.Innovative problem-solver, people-focused, with a professional demeanour.Ability to cultivate a positive, security-aware culture within a fast-paced environment.

WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer