Zalando

Senior Security GRC Expert (all genders)

In short

Senior Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Expert role at Zalando, within the Information Security - Security Risk & Governance Team. The role owns and advances the risk management framework, compliance with regulations like DORA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, NIS2 and CRA, and security governance policies. Requires 6+ years of GRC experience, strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences, and familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 2700x, SOC 2 and the Secure Controls Framework (SCF); relevant certifications like CISSP, CRISC, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are a plus.

The Role & The Team
As a Senior Security GRC Expert in the Information Security - Security Risk & Governance Team, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding trust for our customers, stakeholders, and employees. By expertly identifying, assessing, and managing security risks, you will directly influence the security posture of our internal applications and third-party relationships, becoming the go-to expert and a key architect of our evolving Security Risk Management process.
In this pivotal role, you will help maintain and advance our security posture by taking ownership of our risk management processes. As a key stakeholder, you will translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable security operational solutions, implementing and ensuring our security framework remains robust and effective as we continue to grow.
What We'd Love You to Do (and Love Doing)
•Manage Security Compliance: Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the information security compliance framework. Experience with Secure Controls Framework (SCF) is a plus.
•Ensure Regulatory Adherence: Monitor, enforce, and advise on compliance with DORA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, NIS2, CRA, and other relevant regulations.
•Develop Security Governance: Contribute to the creation, review, and upkeep of information security policies, procedures, and controls.
•Drive Risk Management: Design, implement, and maintain the information security risk management framework for projects, systems, and processes.
•Measure Risk Management Effectiveness: Develop KPIs to track the effectiveness of risk management efforts.
•Report to Leadership: Prepare and present regular reports on security risks, compliance, and improvements.
We'd Love to Meet You If
•You have 6+ years of experience working in Security Governance, Risk and Compliance functions.
•You demonstrate strong communication skills and good interpersonal skills. You can communicate security risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
•You have experience in interpreting and implementing security and privacy regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, GDPR, ISO 2700x, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIS2, CRA) into actionable security operational requirements.
•You have a familiarity with the Secure Control Framework (SCF).
•You have exceptional attention to detail, strong program/project management skills, analytical proficiency, and experience in operationalizing and developing scalable security processes in complex environments.
•You have security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer) as a plus.
Our Offer
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here's an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
•27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
•40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
•Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
•Company pension scheme
•Employee shares programme
•Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
•Mental health support and coaching
•Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
•2 paid volunteering days a year
•Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

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