Job Summary
The GRC Consultant is a client facing advisory role responsible for delivering high quality consulting engagements across governance risk and compliance domains. The Consultant partners directly with clients to assess current state security posture recommend improvements and guide implementation of GRC tooling and frameworks. The role requires a balance of advisory acumen technical fluency in OneTrust and KnowBe4 and strong communication skills to translate findings into actionable client
Responsibilities
Experience Required
5 to 8 years of consulting or advisory experience in Information Security GRC risk management or regulatory compliance domains.
Key Responsibilities
Lead client facing GRC consulting engagements scoping planning delivery and presentation of findings and recommendations.
Conduct Risk Assessment Support engagements for clients including risk workshops control assessments risk treatment planning and roadmap development.
Deliver Regulatory Compliance Assessment Support across multiple frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST CSF GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS SOX) perform gap analyses and design remediation plans.
Advise clients on Third Party Risk Assessment programs vendor risk methodology tiering criteria due diligence workflows and contractual control requirements.
Design and implement phishing simulation programs using KnowBe4 for clients including baseline testing awareness training rollout and effectiveness measurement.
Configure OneTrust modules (IT Risk Vendor Risk Compliance) for client environments and provide hands on enablement and knowledge transfer.
Develop policies procedures standards and operational playbooks tailored to each clients regulatory profile and risk appetite.
Present findings dashboards and strategic recommendations to client leadership audit committees and project sponsors.
Technical Skills & Technologies
OneTrust IT Risk Vendor Risk Regulatory Compliance and Privacy modules (consulting grade fluency).
KnowBe4 Phishing simulation strategy and Security Awareness Training program design.
Frameworks ISO 27001 or 27002 NIST CSF NIST 800 53 COBIT COSO ERM.
Regulations GDPR HIPAA SOX PCI DSS SOC 2 DORA regional data protection laws.
Strong proficiency in MS Office PowerPoint storytelling and consulting deliverable design.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Information Security Business or a related field.
Proven experience in client facing GRC consulting or advisory roles.
Hands on experience implementing or configuring OneTrust and managing KnowBe4 based awareness programs.
Strong understanding of risk management regulatory frameworks and audit processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams and present to senior client stakeholders.
Certifications Required
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
CISM Certified Information Security Manager
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer
OneTrust
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
