GRC Specialist

Oliver Bernard • , , united kingdom, , , united kingdom • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

Senior IT GRC Contractor (NIST Specialist)

I’m supporting a client who needs a highly experienced GRC contractor to take ownership of their security governance and bring the organisation up to a strong, measurable NIST standard.

What you’ll be doing

  • Assess the current security setup and map it against NIST
  • Identify gaps and design practical fixes
  • Write and implement policies, standards, and procedures
  • Drive remediation work with engineering and operational teams
  • Build KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for leadership
  • Ensure controls are operating effectively and are audit ready

What they’re looking for

  • 10+ years in GRC (not audit)
  • Proven track record implementing and remediating NIST controls
  • Strong documentation and policy writing skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to push work forward
  • Someone who can operate i...