We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security GRC Specialist to join a newly established team focused on strengthening cyber security governance, risk management and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review and enhance cyber security policies, standards and procedures.
- Conduct cyber security risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
- Assess security controls, identify gaps and recommend improvements.
- Develop and support the implementation of cyber security governance and resilience frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Prepare risk reports, governance updates and compliance documentation for senior management.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, directors, risk committees and audit committees on cyber security risks and compliance matters.
- Support regulatory oversight, security assurance and audit activities.
- Coordinate cyber security incident management from a governance, risk and reporting perspective.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cyber security governance and risk management processes.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Information Security Risk or a related discipline.
- Strong experience with at least one recognized security framework:
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- NIST 800 Series
- Practical experience conducting cyber security risk assessments.
- Experience maintaining risk registers and performing security control assessments.
- Strong background in developing and documenting security policies, standards and procedures.
- Experience preparing risk reports and governance reports.
- Proven stakeholder management experience, including engagement with executives, directors, risk committees, audit committees or regulatory stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Certifications
Candidates should have a strong governance and risk background rather than primarily hands-on security operations experience.