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Coordinator, IT Security Auditor Jobs in United Kingdom at BDO
Title: Coordinator, IT Security Auditor
Company: BDO
Location: United Kingdom
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Position: Coordinator, IT Security Auditor
The Coordinator, IT Security Auditor role supports the Global Information Security Assurance function by assisting in the coordination and execution of assurance activities across BDO member firms. This junior‑to‑intermediate role works closely with the Manager, Information Security Audit and supports the Specialist, Information Security Audit.
The role focuses on audit coordination, evidence management, preliminary controls testing, and supporting the consistency, documentation, and follow-up of assurance activities across the global network.
This role requires a foundational experience in information security, IT audit, or risk/compliance functions.
Key accountabilities
Audit Coordination & Support
- Coordinate and schedule audit activities with member firms, ensuring clear communication of requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
- Support the collection and review of audit evidence, ensuring completeness and alignment to testing requirements.
- Maintain documentation, audit workpapers, and tracking logs to ensure quality and consistency across assessments.
Controls Assessment & Testing
- Conduct initial walkthroughs and basic controls testing under the supervision of senior team members.
- Assist in validating artefacts, control outputs, and remediation evidence for follow‑up reviews.
- Support thematic assessments in areas such as access control, change management, vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
Reporting & Documentation
- Contribute to audit reports, summaries, and dashboards by drafting initial observations, trend analysis, and risk summaries.
- Update internal records, evidence repositories, and risk tracking systems.
Stakeholder & Operational Support
- Facilitate communication between Global Office teams and member firm contacts.
- Support continuous improvement by contributing to the enhancement of methodologies, templates, and audit guidance.
- Assist with data analysis for assurance metrics and control performance indicators.
What we offer
A full time, varied position in a pleasant international working environment within a growing team. Attention to work-life balance, open culture and good benefits. Our team is primarily based between the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands. Some travel may be required as part of the role.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1–2+ years of experience in IT audit, information security, compliance, risk, or related roles.
- Basic understanding of ISO 27001, SOC 2, and core security control areas.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English. An ability to read and speak in another language would be beneficial but is not essential.
Preferred
- Exposure to audit methodologies, ITGCs, or security assessments.
- Training or early‑career certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 Foundation, or working toward CISA).
As a person you have
- Detail-oriented and organised, with a strong willingness to learn.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
- A collaborative mindset and positive approach to problem solving.
Why BDO?
We inspire others, to go further
At BDO, your ideas matter. You’re encouraged to think beyond the expected, explore new possibilities, and shape your own path. Here, you can make a meaningful impact, on your career, on your community, and on the future we build together.
We create together, to reach higher
We’re a people‑powered organisation, united by our diverse strengths and shared ambition. You’ll join a collaborative global team that values your perspective, amplifies your ideas, and supports your growth. Through global connections, shared knowledge, and opportunities for mobility, you’ll be part of something bigger: creating solutions that matter.
We build trust, to lead purposefully
Your expertise drives real outcomes at BDO. You’ll be part of an organisation that is trusted, recognised, and respected worldwide. With a strong commitment to integrity, sustainability, and positive impact, you'll be empowered to lead with purpose, both in the work you deliver, and in the communities where you live and work.
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