Cloud and Compliance Specialist
Location:
Dublin (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Contract:
11 months
Industry:
Global Accounts-Technology
We are seeking a
Cloud and Compliance Specialist
to join our client's Security team in Dublin. This role will focus on Cloud Security and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), supporting high-impact programmes across cross-functional teams (XFNs).
Key Responsibilities
* Support and deliver major programmes of work in Cloud Security and Cloud GRC.
* Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify priorities, resolve challenges, and assess programme impact.
* Design, implement, and assess security controls and frameworks.
* Implement maturity frameworks across multiple programmes, factoring in emerging regulations and risk detection.
* Assess and document the impact of new regulations on existing policies and control frameworks.
* Share learnings, establish best practices, and develop standardised frameworks and tools across GRC and related teams.
* Partner with XFN teams to develop and manage detailed project/programme plans.
* Document compliance positions for
NIS 2 and RED
directives and support SRA delivery.
* Conduct Cloud Security GRC deep-dives, document GRC-driven positions, and identify opportunities to strengthen Cloud Security Posture.
Qualifications & Experience
* 5–7+ years in
Information Security
.
* Strong knowledge of
Cloud Security, Risk Management, and Compliance
.
* 5+ years of
hands-on security experience
with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
* Experience working in a
GRC function
, overseeing large-scale Cloud implementations.
* Proven ability to design and implement
control frameworks
.
* Experience identifying security deficiencies in information systems and recommending mitigating controls within a corporate environment.
* CREST certification (e.g. CRT – CREST Registered Penetration Tester, CCT INF – Certified Infrastructure Tester, or CCT APP – Certified Web Application Tester)
is highly desirable, as it demonstrates advanced, hands-on technical expertise.