Job Title: IT Risk and Compliance Manager
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
About the Company: A world-class food and nutrition company is seeking an IT Risk and Compliance Manager to join their team in Kilkenny.
Job Summary: This is a brand new role working within the Information Security Framework, responsible for ensuring the IT Risk Management and Information Security Governance strategies are adopted across all areas of the organisation.
* Maintain IT Strategic Risk Process and IT Risk Register.
* Conduct risk assessments and audits both internally and with 3rd party providers of existing and proposed IT services to identify compliance risks and recommend mitigating controls.
* Investigate potential control breaches and corrective actions and mitigating controls.
* Work with the IT team and other departments to ensure that all systems, applications, and data are compliant with standards.
* As part of a team, respond to information security alerts and incidents.
* Drive compliance-related training programmes and a cyber safety culture.
* Respond to inquiries from staff and other departments regarding compliance-related issues.
* Ensure requirements are reflected in Information Security policies, standards and procedures.
* Ensure an effective Cyber Security response and recovery plan covering People, Process & Technology which is tested and updated on an agreed schedule.
* Manage the engagement with Internal Audit for specific IT audits and Management Action Plans.
* Prepare performance reports for compliance activities, risk management processes, scheduled audits and completion of recommendations for management.
* Understand and keep abreast of all relevant standards, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to IT governance and compliance.
Desired Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
* 5+ years' experience in IT compliance, risk management, or related field.
* CISA, CISSP, or other relevant certification.
* Strong understanding of IT compliance frameworks, including PCI-DSS, etc.
* Experience developing and implementing compliance programs.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.