Senior GRC Analyst, SOC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Lead and carry out comprehensive external audits of clients' business operations and IT controls.

• Observe, assess, document, and test business transaction processes, access controls, change management protocols, operational and organizational controls, as well as automated controls.

• Review, document, analyze, and test application controls across various systems, software applications, and client business practices.

• Evaluate the business, IT, and security risks of clients and recommend control measures and enhancements to processes.

• Assess security policies, procedures, risk management documentation, and controls across applications, networks, operating systems, and technological infrastructure.

• Assist in internal and external security evaluations of services and infrastructure against operational, regulatory, and contractual standards.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Mentor and advise team members.

• Work in platform-enabled environments like Drata and Vanta, as well as traditional audit settings.

• Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in IT Audit or general Audit experience.

• Experience in leading SOC 2 audits is essential.

• Background in controls reviews and the ability to recommend, design, and advise on relevant IT controls.

• Preferred experience in teaching, training, and mentoring staff members.

• Possession of relevant professional designations such as CISA, CISSP, or CIPP is advantageous.

• Experience with SOC 2 readiness platforms like Drata or Vanta is preferred.

• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership is necessary.

• Candidates must be residing in Ireland.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of paid annual leave.

• An additional 5 days of paid leave for the firm's year-end shutdown.

• Personal/carer's leave.

• Parental leave.

• Volunteer days.

• Company-supported pension scheme.

• Remote-first flexible working arrangements.

• WeWork subscriptions.

• Access to local office hubs.

• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Support for professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA, etc.).

• Dedicated mentorship.

• Choice of a high-spec Mac or PC setup.

• DEI initiatives.

• Employee resource groups.

• Comprehensive wellness programs.