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Senior GRC Cybersecurity Specialist

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

Excelia

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

📝 Permanent contract and professional stability.

🏠 100% remote work model from Spain.

🌍 Participation in international cybersecurity projects.

🚀 Projects related to GRC, risk management, regulatory compliance, and security auditing.

📚 Training plan and continuous professional development.

🤝 Collaborative, international, and innovation-oriented work environment.

💰 Competitive compensation according to experience and profile.

If you have experience in GRC, auditing, risk management, and regulatory compliance and are looking for a new challenge in international cybersecurity projects, we want to meet you!

Requirements

What we're looking for

🔹 What are we looking for?

We are looking for a professional specialized in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within the IT Security field, with more than 5 years of experience and the ability to work transversally with different Cyber Risk & Compliance teams.

We are looking for a person with a solid combination of technical and regulatory knowledge, oriented towards risk management, regulatory compliance, and information security auditing.

💻 Technical knowledge

  • Experience in control testing, internal audit, and information security systems auditing.

  • Experience in information security risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks.

  • Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, ENS, DORA, NIS2, and GDPR.

  • Solid knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and information systems.

  • Experience with GRC tools, such as Archer, OneTrust, Formalize, or similar.

📌 Required experience

  • More than 5 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance within the IT Security field.

  • Experience in internal audit, control testing, and risk management.

  • Experience working with cybersecurity regulatory standards and frameworks.

  • Experience in certification, auditing, and regulatory adequacy processes.

  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and convert them into concrete controls and measures.

  • Experience in international environments.

  • Fluent English (minimum C1), essential for working on 100% international projects.

🤝 Personal skills

  • Analytical capacity and orientation towards risk management.

  • Ability to interpret and translate regulatory requirements into practical environments.

  • Orientation towards detail and quality.

  • Organizational and monitoring skills.

  • Autonomy and proactivity.

  • Good communication skills and ability to interact with technical and business profiles.

  • Orientation towards continuous improvement and process optimization.

Nice to have

  • Valuable knowledge of PILAR and MAGERIT methodology.

  • Valuable experience in process automation and the application of AI tools to optimize GRC operations.

The role

📢 We are looking for a Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Strategy Specialist to join our Cybersecurity team!

What you'll do

🛠️ Main responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain risk analyses and control frameworks in accordance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and ENS, as well as regulatory requirements such as DORA.

  • Monitor risk treatment plans, analyzing their status, progress, and effectiveness.

  • Manage the follow-up of non-conformities and corrective actions until their closure, guaranteeing traceability and the availability of evidence.

  • Participate in the management of information security and ITGC audits.

  • Perform documentary reviews within the framework of ISO 27001 and other standards, validating controls and evidence.

  • Analyze applicable regulatory requirements, including ENS, DORA, NIS2, GDPR, and CRA, identifying possible gaps and supporting the corresponding adequacy plans.

  • Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, measurable, and verifiable controls.

  • Participate in certification processes and external audits.

  • Collaborate with different teams to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

  • Identify opportunities for automation and improvement of GRC processes, including the use of AI tools.

How you'll work

📍 Location: 100% remote from Spain

About Excelia

Excelia is a Canadian IT services and consulting company headquartered in Montreal, specializing in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, data analytics, and enterprise software implementation. The company operates across multiple countries, offering services such as managed IT support, security consulting, and implementation of platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure. With a workforce of several hundred employees, Excelia serves clients in various industries, focusing on digital transformation and IT security.

In Spain, Excelia has established a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, and is actively hiring for over 50 roles in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, software development, and data engineering. The company's work culture emphasizes technical expertise and professional growth, making it an attractive option for international professionals with skills in Microsoft technologies, cybersecurity, and data. Excelia offers opportunities for both junior and senior roles, including internships, and supports relocation for qualified candidates.

Founded
1998
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao

Good to know if you are moving

  • Excelia has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, offering multiple locations for international hires in Spain.
  • The company is actively hiring for over 50 roles in Spain, including junior and senior positions, indicating a strong demand for tech talent.
  • Excelia provides opportunities for internships and junior roles, which can be a good entry point for international professionals starting their careers in Spain.
  • The company works with major technologies like Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, AWS, and cybersecurity tools, which are valuable skills for the Spanish tech market.
  • Excelia's global presence may offer opportunities for cross-border projects and career mobility.

In their own words

About the company & team

Excelia is a multinational Consulting, Technology, and Professional Services firm with more than 25 years of experience. We operate in more than 50 countries across Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with an international presence and high-impact projects.

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