Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst (Cybersecurity): Managing and maintaining GRC activities across regulatory, certification, and client requirements with an accent on GDPR, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials frameworks. Focus on driving practical outcomes in risk management, audit support, and security policy improvement within a global organization.

Location: Hybrid role based in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public, and Finance sectors, dedicated to driving digital transformation through domain expertise and proven technology.

What you will do

• Support the development and maintenance of security policies aligned with ISO 27001, NIS2, and other obligations.
• Lead and coordinate global GDPR compliance activities, including process improvement and stakeholder management.
• Manage security risk assessments across projects, suppliers, and internal services.
• Coordinate ISO 27001 certification and Cyber Essentials activities, including evidence gathering and remediation tracking.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing evidence and tracking findings.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing.

Requirements

• Strong practical experience in GRC or cybersecurity frameworks, specifically GDPR, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials.
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements in a practical business context across a global organization.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, control reviews, and evidence management.
• Background in audit, certification, or compliance coordination.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalized career development plans with dedicated learning opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave allowance and enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that values individual contributions.