Security & Compliance Lead
JOB_53757011125427Job type
PermanentLocation
ClareWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
€DOE - Circa €80-€85k
Security & Compliance Lead | Perm | Fully onsite | Shannon, Co Clare
Your New Role:
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security & Compliance Lead to take ownership of enterprise-wide security controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across SAP, BI, and data platforms. In this position, you will play a critical role in safeguarding business‑critical systems by architecting robust security frameworks, driving SOX compliance, and ensuring strong access governance.
You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to proactively identify risks, implement preventative controls, and strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation’s SOX compliance program, ensuring that controls for SAP, BI, and data platforms are designed, implemented, tested, and audit‑ready.
- Architect, enforce, and monitor row‑level security across SAP and BI tools such as ThoughtSpot, Power BI, and Databricks SQL.
- Define and manage role‑based access controls (RBAC), segregation of duties (SoD), and user lifecycle processes across enterprise systems.
- Deploy and maintain continuous monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Security Centre, SAP GRC, Databricks Unity Catalogue) to detect and react to policy violations and suspicious activity.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies and standards aligned to industry regulations, including SOX, GDPR, ITAR, DFARS, and CMMC.
- Oversee data privacy practices including data masking, encryption, secure handling of sensitive information, and data retention/destruction.
- Lead incident response activities, root cause analysis, and remediation of security or compliance breaches.
- Deliver security and compliance training to IT and business teams, fostering awareness and best‑practice adoption.
- Partner with internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure clear communication of risks, findings, and remediation.
- Design dashboards and reports that provide visibility into compliance status, audit results, access reviews, and overall risk posture.
- Continuously refine processes, update playbooks, and drive automation to enhance operational efficiency.
Key Requirements for the Role
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years’ experience in IT security, audit, or compliance roles, with strong exposure to SAP and BI platforms.
- Deep expertise in SOX compliance, audit management, and remediation for enterprise applications.
- Advanced knowledge of SAP security (roles, profiles, authorisation objects, SoD, GRC).
- Experience implementing BI security principles, including row‑level security in ThoughtSpot, Power BI, and Databricks.
- Strong understanding of cloud and enterprise security controls (Azure, RBAC, encryption, monitoring).
- Solid grasp of regulatory frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, ITAR, DFARS, CMMC, and other compliance standards.
- Hands‑on experience with incident response, access management, and continuous monitoring tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑facing skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business‑aligned insights.
Desirable Requirements
- Advanced degree (MBA/MS) in a related field.
- Industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, SAP Security, or Azure Security.
- Experience with SAP GRC, Databricks Unity Catalog, or automated access‑review platforms.
- Familiarity with DevOps/CI/CD security practices and cloud‑native security tools.
- Previous experience leading global teams or managing third‑party vendors/auditors.
What to Do Now
If you are a security leader who thrives in developing and enforcing high‑impact security and compliance frameworks—and you’re ready to take ownership of a mission‑critical function—this role could be your next step. Email me your updated CV or click ‘apply’. Email ID: Alice.barry@hays.com
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Security & Compliance LeadJOB_537570111254272026-02-172026-05-19
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