Penta Consulting are a technology resource solutions provider to leading OEMs across the EMEA region.We are currently supporting our leading client in Dublin, Ireland, in the search for a GRC Security OfficerPlease note this project will be 2 years in duration, offered as two 12 month contracts. On site work in Dublin is required.Security Officer – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)Role Purpose: Ensure ICT security governance, risk management, and compliance are implemented and maintained for transport-critical systems.Key Deliverables:• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures• Manage Information Security Risk Register and conduct risk assessments• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST• Coordinate internal and external audits• Support governance reporting to senior management• Collaborate on Privacy by Design• Monitor compliance using AI-driven analytics• Promote security awarenessExperience• 3+ years in ICT security roles with focus on GRC• Experience in:o Policy developmento Risk registers and assessmentso ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST complianceo TPRM supplier/vendor security assessments• Familiarity with GRC tools and AI compliance monitoringCompetencies• Strong analytical and reporting skills• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement• Ability to prioritise and influence decision-making• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and threat intelligence• Collaborative workingSkill Sets• Risk management and compliance frameworks• Policy development• Data protection and privacy (GDPR)• AI-based risk analytics• Advanced MS OfficeRequired Certifications (Minimum One)• CISSP or similar certification• CISA, CRISC, or CGEIT• CCSP (at least one onsite team member)• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Security+, CEH• Microsoft certifications (MCP, MCSE, O365 Security & Compliance)Additional Expertise• ISO/IEC 270xx, ISO/IEC 3100x, PCI DSS, CIS Controls, NIST, CSA Cloud Security• GDPR and Data Protection legislation• SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP security and architecture certifications• Cloud Security (Azure AZ-900, AZ-500, AWS Security)