About the Role
A public sector-aligned national education and research technology organisation is seeking an experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst to join its Project Management Office (PMO) on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The organisation delivers critical digital infrastructure and enterprise systems supporting over 1.5 million students, researchers, and staff across the education sector. It is currently undergoing a major transformation to strengthen its governance, risk management, and cybersecurity maturity, including preparation for ISO 27001 certification and alignment with emerging EU regulatory requirements such as NIS2.
The GRC Analyst will play a key role in supporting technical teams, improving documentation standards, and ensuring compliance with information security management requirements across the organisation.
This role is based in Dublin (with a hybrid working arrangement allowing up to three days remote work per week).
Key Responsibilities
ISO 27001 & Compliance Support
- Support technical teams in preparing for ISO 27001 certification
- Assist in aligning operational processes with ISMS policies, procedures, and security controls
- Contribute to internal audits and ongoing compliance monitoring activities
- Support collection, organisation, and maintenance of audit evidence
Documentation & Process Improvement
- Develop and improve ISO 27001-related documentation in collaboration with technical teams
- Review, standardise, and enhance technical and operational documentation
- Improve clarity, consistency, and quality of security-related processes across teams
Governance, Risk & Reporting
- Assist in developing and tracking KPIs and operational security metrics
- Support maintenance of risk registers, compliance records, and governance documentation
- Contribute to structured reporting for stakeholders and management
Regulatory & Security Compliance
- Support readiness activities for NIS2 and other regulatory requirements
- Assist in maintaining compliance documentation repositories and operational records
- Help ensure alignment with internal governance frameworks and security policies
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with technical teams, project stakeholders, and governance groups
- Provide guidance and support to improve compliance awareness and documentation practices
- Support cross-functional initiatives related to security and risk management
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in ISO 27001 or information security compliance within IT/technical environments
- Strong understanding of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
- Experience supporting or contributing to audit and certification processes
- Ability to translate technical processes into clear, structured documentation
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, IT systems, or service delivery environments
Desirable
- Experience with reporting tools, workflow systems, or operational dashboards
- Exposure to IT governance, risk management, or compliance frameworks
- Experience in structured documentation or knowledge management systems
Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory)
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- CRISC
- CISSP
- CISM
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with flexible remote working options
- Flexible start and finish times
- Health insurance cover for employees
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and mental health support programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Tax Saver commuter ticket scheme
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Access to professional education funding and training support
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on knowledge sharing
