Security Governance Specialist

Role: Security Governance Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively assess the compliance exposure to current and emerging security-related regulatory requirements and plan & track remediation efforts.
• Manage reverse third-party due diligence engagements related to GIS.
• Manage audit, assurance and regulatory engagements related to GIS including ongoing knowledge management on queries and request for information.
• Track and report against the technology KORI(Key Operational Risk Indicators)/KRIs and required security metrics.
• Execution of the GIS KRCSA (Key Risk and Control Self Assessments).
• Management policy, procedures and standards updates and control.
• Manage various GIS initiatives and duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external teams and stakeholders.
• Capable of managing a variety of priorities and deliverables with minimal guidance or supervision.
• Ability to respond to any requests and issues on a timely basis.

• Diploma/Degree in engineering/Computer Science / IT/Cyber Security from a recognized education institution.
• Professional Technology Risk Management/Cybersecurity related qualification will be favorable although not mandatory.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.

• Overall experience 5+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Security/IT governance disciplines.
• Have a strong security risk and analytical mindset in approaching situations and interactions with stakeholders.
• Effective negotiating skills and demonstrated sensitivity to working and interacting with stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Security concepts and practices.
• Good knowledge of Security related guidelines and advisories from regulators.
• Good with numbers for use in metrics.

• Good written and verbal communication skills and expertise in setting and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Process aware mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong team player.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High degree of attention to detail and discipline on tracking and managing the closure of identified gaps and issues.
• Willing to learn quickly.