NIST GRC Lead | Senior IT Compliance & Security

Oliver Bernard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Senior IT GRC Contractor specializing in NIST standards to enhance their security governance. The role involves assessing security setups, creating policies, and driving the implementation of NIST controls. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of GRC experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate independently. This full-time position is based in Harrow, England, and requires a confident communicator who can manage the entire GRC remit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in GRC (not audit).
• Proven track record of implementing and remediating NIST controls.
• Strong documentation and policy writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current security setup and map it against NIST.
• Identify gaps and design practical fixes.
• Write and implement policies, standards, and procedures.
• Drive remediation work with engineering and operational teams.
• Build KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.
• Ensure controls are operating effectively and are audit ready.

Skills

GRC expertise

NIST controls implementation

Strong documentation skills

Confident communication

Independent operation

Job description

A consultancy firm is seeking a Senior IT GRC Contractor specializing in NIST standards to enhance their security governance. The role involves assessing security setups, creating policies, and driving the implementation of NIST controls. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of GRC experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate independently. This full-time position is based in Harrow, England, and requires a confident communicator who can manage the entire GRC remit.