GRC Implementation Specialist
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About the Role
PDI Partners seeks a GRC Implementation Specialist to join their Technology Advisory practice. The role involves designing and implementing GRC frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and deploying GRC platforms for enterprise clients in the UAE, KSA, US, and Australia.
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Responsibilities
- Design, document, and implement comprehensive GRC frameworks aligned with global standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27005, COBIT) and regional mandates (UAE NESA, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, CBUAE)
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, measurable IT General Controls (ITGC) and operational procedures for enterprise IT teams
- Assist clients in evaluating, architecting, and optimizing top tier GRC and IRM platforms (such as RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC, AuditBoard, or OneTrust) to automate control testing and continuous monitoring
- Conduct end to end cyber risk assessments, gap analyses, and third party vendor risk management (TPRM) reviews
- Support the implementation of data protection programs to ensure compliance with regional privacy laws (e.g., UAE PDPL)
- Conduct risk workshops and training sessions to embed a culture of security and compliance across client organizations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 5 years of dedicated experience in Cyber GRC, Technology Risk, or IT Audit
- Must hold or be actively pursuing premier industry certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CDPSE
- Proven hands on experience deploying, configuring, or auditing major enterprise GRC/IRM solutions (e.g., MetricStream, RSA Archer, ServiceNow, Diligent/Galvanize)
- Deep, practical expertise in mapping out control matrices and writing enterprise grade security policies and procedures
- Proven experience navigating the GCC regulatory landscape (NESA, SAMA, NCA) is highly preferred
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills
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Overview
- At PDI Partners, we are seeking a highly structured and strategic GRC Implementation Specialist to join our Technology Advisory practice.
- In this role, you will bridge the gap between high level regulatory mandates and on the ground technical operations, helping our enterprise clients build sustainable, scalable Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs.
Responsibilities
- Framework Operationalization: Design, document, and implement comprehensive GRC frameworks aligned with global standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27005, COBIT) and regional mandates (UAE NESA, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, CBUAE).
- Control Design: Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, measurable IT General Controls (ITGC) and operational procedures for enterprise IT teams.
- Platform Architecture & Automation: Assist clients in evaluating, architecting, and optimizing top tier GRC and IRM platforms (such as RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC, AuditBoard, or OneTrust) to automate control testing and continuous monitoring, always maintaining our strictly vendor agno
- Risk Assessments: Conduct end to end cyber risk assessments, gap analyses, and third party vendor risk management (TPRM) reviews.
- Data Governance & Privacy: Support the implementation of data protection programs to ensure compliance with regional privacy laws (e.g., UAE PDPL).
- Stakeholder Enablement: Conduct risk workshops and training sessions to embed a culture of security and compliance across client organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 5 years of dedicated experience in Cyber GRC, Technology Risk, or IT Audit.
- Required Certifications: Must hold or be actively pursuing premier industry certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CDPSE.
- Vendor Ecosystem Experience: Proven hands on experience deploying, configuring, or auditing major enterprise GRC/IRM solutions (e.g., MetricStream, RSA Archer, ServiceNow, Diligent/Galvanize).
- Deep, practical expertise in mapping out control matrices and writing enterprise grade security policies and procedures.
- Proven experience navigating the GCC regulatory landscape (NESA, SAMA, NCA) is highly preferred.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead risk discussions with both technical engineers and business unit leaders.
What We Offer
- A competitive compensation package tailored to your expertise, complete with comprehensive benefits.
- The agility and autonomy of a specialized advisory boutique—step out of the “Big 4 machine” and directly own your project deliverables.
- Exposure to complex, high stakes enterprise environments across the UAE, KSA, US, and Australia.
- A dedicated commitment to your professional growth, including funded certification paths and continuous training in emerging tech governance (e.g., AI and Cloud Risk).
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