IT Risk & Compliance Lead

IT Risk and Compliance Lead

My client who are a leading pharmaceutical and services expert are looking to hire a proactive and confident IT Risk and Compliance Lead to be part of a global digital transformation programme of work.

As the IT Risk and Compliance Lead you will be responsible for the assurance of IT controls in line with the agreed framework, working in partnership with the Internal Audit and Risk function.

Responsibilities for the IT Risk and Compliance Lead

• Works with all areas of the IT team and associated business stakeholders (as required) to develop and maintain the IT risk register and associated mitigation plans.
• Development, governance, assurance and continual improvement of their IT process framework to ensure effective operation of IT in line with general IT controls and associated cyber security requirements
• Provides support to the Infrastructure and Security Specialist in ensuring appropriate and accurate responses to internal and external audit requirements
• Provides input and support to the Head of Infrastructure in ensuring that appropriate Cyber Security operations are Embedded within their IT practices both through internal controls and third party outsourced arrangements.
• Responsible for ensuring that security incident response is Embedded within IT Service Management processes and supports and required incident response activities working together with the Infrastructure and Security specialist

Skill set required for the IT Risk and Compliance Lead

• Working experience of IT control general controls and IT security best practice
• Practical experience in working in IT Cyber Security environments together with working knowledge if general IT controls
• Experienced in working with industry best practice IT controls frameworks (ITIL, CobiT, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, CIS Top 20)
• Strong third-party management skills, working closely with sourcing and vendor managers

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