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...