Specialist, Information Security

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Pearson is hiring a Specialist, Information Security. This role involves collaborating with various teams across the company to provide subject matter expertise on security services, executing departmental strategies, and conducting web monitoring, data forensics, and candidate misconduct investigations. The specialist also manages client communications, performs investigations, and produces security reports.

Highlights

Serve as primary security contact for assigned clients, managing daily security communications and client reports.
Collaborate with program management, internal teams, clients, and external security consultants.
Conduct web monitoring services and cyber intelligence gathering for clients.
Perform data forensics and related investigations; produce forensic and monitoring reports.
Respond to client security requests and investigate candidate misconduct incidents.
Review testing session videos for misconduct and manage security template libraries.
Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5 years in investigations or data analysis.
Experience in client-facing roles and Computer-Based Testing industry preferred; consulting or Big 4 experience is a plus.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, have strong communication skills, and ability to work independently.
The full-time salary range is $70,000 – $80,000, with eligibility for an annual incentive program.

Specialist, Information Security Full Description

This position will be working collaboratively with many teams across Pearson and Pearson Professional Assessments, including Development, Global Business Solutions, Business Development, Global Business Assurance and Program Management. The specialist, Information Security, provides internal subject matter expertise with regard to Pearson Security Services and supports the operational execution of departmental strategies

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Listed in order of importance with estimated amount of time spent on each task)

60% Web Monitoring and Data Forensics

Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned clients, owning day-to-day security communications, leading client discussions, creating client-facing reports, and responding to ad-hoc security inquiries and escalations.
Liaise with program management, other functional areas within Pearson, clients, external security consultants and investigative firms as needed.
Conduct web monitoring services for assigned client including online investigation and cyber intelligence gathering.
Perform data forensics services for assigned client and conduct investigations related to data forensics.
Produce/provide reporting to assigned client for web monitoring and data forensics.
Provide internal and external consulting with regard to our information security policies, standards and procedures.

40% Responding to client requests, video reviews, and candidate misconduct investigations

Respond to ad hoc client security requests in desired timeframes.
Conduct investigations related to candidate misconduct incidents.
Review testing session videos in relation to candidate misconduct incident and produce reporting related to review.
Manages boilerplate library and ensures all security templates reflect Pearson VUE's current practices and technology.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields
5 years Investigations or data analysis experience
Experience in a client-facing role requiring regular direct interaction with customers and stakeholders
Consulting, Big 4 or Public Accounting experience preferred
Experience in a Computer-Based Testing industry

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Ability to work collaboratively across international teams
Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure a high level of accuracy in documentation and data presentation.
High ethical standards, with deep commitment to maintaining organizational integrity and continuous improvement.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to provide effective training and education to others.
Ability to systematically and creatively solve problems.
Results-oriented with strong commitment to tasks.
Excellent time management and priority setting skills.
Attention to detail and quality oriented.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with external clients in English.
Knowledgeable of practices and standards applied in the computer-Based Testing

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The full-time salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here .

Applications will be accepted through 8th July 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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