Security GRC Specialist

Security GRC Specialist (Senior & Mid-Level)

JOB LOCATION: Dublin IRELAND

DURATION: 12months + (Possibility for Extensions)

TYPE: Contract

WORK PATTERN: Mon -Fri - Full Time Onsite (5 Days a Week)

PAY RATE: Euros 550 - Euros 680/EUROS PER DAY

Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist - 2 Roles (Senior & Mid-Level)

Overview:

Our client is seeking GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Security Specialists to strengthen their cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance programs. These roles will cover risk management, third-party security, data governance, and security awareness, working closely with internal stakeholders and business teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Risk Management and Compliance:

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and monitor compliance status.

2. Third-Party Security Management:

Conduct assessments to determine vendor alignment with applicable cybersecurity and data protection requirements.

Identify explicit and implicit risks arising from vendor relationships.

Enhance the process for managing third-party security asessments, including ongoing monitoring and engagement with high-risk vendors.

Strengthen engagement with internal stakeholders to provide visibility into third-party risk exposure and remediation status.

3. Data Classification Framework and Governance:

Define and maintain data classification definitions and handling guidelines.

4. Data Discovery and Business Engagement:

Lead structured data discovery engagements to understand data usage.

5. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Strategy and Policy Design:

Design DLP strategies and policies aligned with business workflows.

Continuously review DLP effectiveness and support the business in responding to identified data risks.

1. Security Awareness and Training:

Define and implement a comprehensive security awareness strategy .

Requirements/Skills:

• Proven experience in GRC, cybersecurity, or risk management
• Experience with third-party risk assessments
• Knowledge of data classification frameworks, DLP, and security policies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify, report, and remediate risks