Senior GRC Analyst I, SOC

Sensiba

10d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior GRC Auditor I is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction and efficient execution of engagement plans while coaching and advising team members. The role focuses on IT controls, security, and compliance across SOC 2 engagements and broader risk and assessment services. It evaluates, tests, and documents controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, and key business processes, including access management, change management, and system operations.

The position spans platform-enabled environments using tools such as Drata and Vanta, as well as traditional audit environments. The successful candidate will build strong client relationships by understanding client systems, technology environments, and compliance requirements, and by communicating audit findings and recommendations effectively. Only candidates located in Ireland will be considered.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid leave, a company-supported pension, remote-work flexibility, a discretionary annual bonus, professional development support, a choice of Mac or PC, and wellness and inclusion programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, audit, advisory, consulting, or related professional services roles.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior professionals.
• Experience leading SOC 2 audits.
• Experience reviewing controls and recommending, designing, and advising on applicable IT controls.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
• Must be located in Ireland.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant professional designation such as CISA, CISSP, or CIPP.
• Experience with SOC 2 readiness platforms such as Drata or Vanta.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct detailed external audits of clients’ business processes and IT controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Observe, review, document, and test business-process transactions, access controls, change-management controls, operational and organizational controls, and automated controls.
• Review, document, evaluate, and test application controls, particularly automated controls, across client systems, software applications, and business processes.
• Evaluate clients’ business, IT, and security risks; identify areas of concern; and recommend control measures and process improvements.
• Assess security policies and procedures, risk-management and risk-assessment documentation, and controls over business applications, networks, operating systems, and other technology infrastructure.
• Support internal and external security assessments of new and existing services and infrastructure, including operational, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and nurture client relationships, gaining insight into clients’ businesses, risks, and compliance needs.
• Coach and advise team members.

Benefits

• 30 days of paid annual leave, stated as 10 days above the Irish statutory minimum.
• An additional 5 days of paid leave for the firm’s December end-year shutdown.
• Personal/carer’s leave, parental leave, and volunteer days.
• Company-supported pension scheme.
• Remote-first working, with WeWork subscriptions and access to local office hubs.
• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications.
• Dedicated mentorship.
• Choice of a high-spec Mac or PC setup.
• DEI initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Comprehensive wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior