Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Barcelona, Spain
Summary: The IT Security Analyst (GRC) role involves supporting European cybersecurity operations for a global technology and engineering group. The position focuses on enhancing security governance, risk management, and compliance, ensuring alignment with international standards. The candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a strong security culture across multiple entities. This is a hybrid contract position based in Barcelona, with options for remote work across Spain or Portugal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strengthen and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned to ISO 27001.
- Oversee risk assessments, remediation, and monitoring across European subsidiaries.
- Implement and track compliance controls and support internal/external audits.
- Respond to security and compliance requests from business and project teams.
- Deliver security awareness initiatives and support international security projects.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience in security governance or compliance.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, ENS, TISAX, or NIST frameworks.
- Background in risk management and control implementation.
- Excellent English communication skills; French or Spanish is a plus.
- Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
IT Security Analyst – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
IT Security Analyst – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Location: Barcelona (Hybrid) – Open to remote across Spain or Portugal
Contract: 1-Year Contract with option for permanent conversion
Overview
We’re looking for an IT Security Analyst (GRC) to join a global technology and engineering group, supporting its European cybersecurity operations.
You’ll play a key role in improving security governance, risk management, and compliance across multiple entities — ensuring alignment with international standards and helping shape a strong security culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Strengthen and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned to ISO 27001.
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Oversee risk assessments, remediation, and monitoring across European subsidiaries.
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Implement and track compliance controls and support internal/external audits.
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Respond to security and compliance requests from business and project teams.
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Deliver security awareness initiatives and support international security projects.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years’ experience in security governance or compliance.
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Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, ENS, TISAX, or NIST frameworks.
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Background in risk management and control implementation.
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Excellent English communication skills; French or Spanish is a plus.
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Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are desirable.
Why Apply?
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Work with a global organisation driving secure digital transformation.
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Be part of an international cybersecurity community.
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Hybrid flexibility – based in Barcelona or remote from Spain/Portugal.
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Opportunity for long-term career growth and permanent conversion.
Interested in applying? Reach out to Luke Finn on +44 203 053 3723 / luke@next-ventures.com