About the Role
The Senior IT Security & Compliance Consultant will lead efforts to strengthen the organization's security posture through proactive compliance management, risk reduction, and cross-team collaboration, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead security assessments and compliance audits across IT environments
- Develop and enforce policies aligned with industry regulations
- Evaluate risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support incident response and breach investigations
- Guide teams in implementing secure configurations
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance frameworks
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to standards
- Design and deliver security awareness training
- Oversee third-party risk evaluations
- Ensure data protection controls are effectively applied
- Assist in certification processes such as ISO or SOC
- Monitor security posture through continuous assessment
- Advise on secure cloud infrastructure deployment
- Track compliance gaps and drive remediation efforts
- Work with legal and audit teams during regulatory reviews
- Document security procedures and control implementations
- Support governance initiatives across business units
- Identify emerging threats and adjust security strategies
- Ensure encryption and access management policies are enforced
- Coordinate vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Promote secure software development practices
- Report on compliance status to leadership
- Integrate security into business continuity planning
- Manage relationships with external assessors
- Stay current with evolving cybersecurity regulations
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in cybersecurity or related discipline
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP or CRISC
- Experience with global compliance requirements
- Background in managing large-scale security transformations
- Leadership in cross-border data protection matters
Compensation
Competitive salary with benefits
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Collaborative team environment with cross-functional projects
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational assets and ensuring trust through rigorous security and compliance practices. The consultant will directly influence the resilience of IT systems and the integrity of data handling processes.
Growth Opportunities
The role offers pathways to lead specialized security projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic decision-making in enterprise risk management.
Available
