Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist to join their high-performing team in Belfast. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's security framework while ensuring compliance with international standards such as ISO27001 and SOC2. You'll be pivotal in managing risk assessments, supporting client audits, and maintaining the IT risk register. With a focus on collaboration and proactive security measures, this position promises excellent career progression and the chance to make a significant impact in a respected global organization. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Information Security, risk management, or IT audit.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks like ISO27001 and SOC2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk management and compliance activities across teams.
• Support ISO27001 and SOC2 certification processes including audits.
• Monitor and report against key performance indicators related to compliance.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

IT Audit

Cyber Controls

Compliance

Tools

ISO27001

SOC2

NIST

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Information Security Compliance Specialist on behalf of a prestigious global organisation with a strong presence in Belfast. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional to step into a senior role within a high-performing Global Information Security team.

If you have experience in Information Security or IT audit and are ready to elevate your career in a world-class environment, this could be the ideal next step for you.

You will play a key role in supporting client audit and compliance teams, providing in-depth knowledge of cyber controls, policies, and processes that safeguard sensitive data. Acting as the vital link between client compliance functions and IT, you'll also support the organisation's external accreditations including ISO27001 and SOC2.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver risk management and compliance activities across Information Security and IT teams.
• Respond to client compliance questionnaires and security assessments.
• Support ISO27001 and SOC2 certification processes including audit prep and coordination.
• Liaise with internal audit and track audit findings to resolution.
• Maintain and update the IT risk register, ensuring accountability and timely remediation.
• Monitor and report against key performance indicators (KPIs) related to compliance.
• Assist security operations with queries around risk and compliance.
• Design and recommend new controls based on identified risks.
• Lead Information Security risk assessments across projects, products, and change initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a driven, knowledgeable, and collaborative security professional with:

• Strong experience in Information Security, risk management, or IT audit.
• Solid understanding of standard security frameworks, including ISO27001, SOC2, and NIST.
• Ability to carry out and report on risk assessments and implement effective controls.
• A proactive and consultative approach to security risk and compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Work for a highly respected global organisation with excellent career progression opportunities.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team where your input and expertise are truly valued.
• Hybrid working flexibility and a highly competitive benefits package.

Ready to take the next step?

To learn more or apply in confidence, reach out to Jarlath O'Rourke, the Information Security recruitment specialist at VANRATH today.